Easy Chicken and Dumpling Recipe

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Chicken and Dumpling is the ultimate comfort food. It is a warm and inviting meal that can be easily prepared any night of the week. It’s the kind of meal that just makes you feel good, and the best part is, it’s easy to whip up any night of the week. The secret? Rotisserie chicken! It’s a total game-changer, saving you tons of time and effort so you can get dinner on the table in a snap. I made this Southern classic dish with rotisserie chicken. and saved so much time. This recipe is full of creamy soup, vegetable and flavorful chicken. This chicken and dumpling is so comforting, you will definitely be come back for me.

This Southern classic is a symphony of flavors and textures. It’s the kind of dish that’ll have you coming back for seconds (and maybe even thirds!). Trust me, once you try this recipe, you’ll be hooked! So grab your pot and let’s get to cooking!

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How to Make Easy Chicken and Dumpling Recipe

To make easy chicken and dumpling, it’s important to use the freshest ingredients. I purchase my rotisserie chicken from Costco when they are hot out of the oven. Make certain to use fresh celery and onions. This recipe is quick, easy and so satisfying. It’s that stick to your ribs goodness when looking for a crowd pleasing meal.

Watch the video tutorial and follow the instructions below to make this Southern classic recipe.

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Ingredients

Ingredients for chicken and dumplings
  • Rotisserie Chicken: Provides tender, pre-cooked chicken that adds rich flavor and saves time in preparation.
  • Chicken Broth: Acts as the base liquid, giving the dish a savory, comforting depth and enhancing the chicken flavor.
  • Cream of Chicken Soup: Adds creaminess and thickness to the dish, making it hearty and velvety without needing to make a separate roux.
  • Biscuits: These serve as the “dumplings,” absorbing the broth while becoming soft and fluffy, adding texture and substance to the dish.
  • Butter: Adds richness and is essential for sautéing the vegetables, contributing to the overall flavor.
  • All-Purpose Flour: Thickens the broth, creating a hearty, stew-like consistency for the chicken and dumplings.
  • Frozen Peas and Carrots: Provide color, texture, and a slight sweetness, balancing the savory richness of the broth.
  • Celery: Adds a slight crunch and earthy flavor, giving depth and texture to the dish.
  • Onion: Offers sweetness and aromatic depth, forming the flavor base for the broth.
  • Garlic: Adds a fragrant, savory undertone that enhances the overall flavor of the dish.
  • Thyme: Contributes a subtle herbal note that complements the chicken and gives the dish a warm, earthy flavor.
  • Bay Leaf: Infuses the broth with a subtle, aromatic layer of flavor that deepens as it simmers.
  • Black Pepper: Adds a touch of spice and balances the creaminess of the soup.
  • Salt: Enhances and brings out the natural flavors of all the ingredients in the dish.

What You Will Need

Instructions

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Step 1: Prepare the Dutch Oven:

Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2: Sauté Vegetables

Melt the butter in the Dutch oven. Add the chopped onion and celery, sautéing for 2 minutes until they begin to soften. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning.

Step 3: Make the Roux

Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for about 1 minute until the mixture turns golden brown. This will help thicken the soup.

Step 4: Add Liquid Ingredients

Slowly add the chicken broth and cream of chicken soup, stirring to combine and avoid lumps.

Step 5: Incorporate Chicken and Seasonings

Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken and add the bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well to distribute the seasonings.

Step 6: Cooking the Soup

Cover the Dutch oven and let the soup cook for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Step 7 : Add the Remaining Ingredient

After 10 minutes, stir in the frozen peas and carrots. Add the biscuit pieces on top of the soup mixture.

Step 8: Simmer

Let the soup simmer uncovered for 10 more minutes, or until the biscuits are fully cooked and fluffy.

Serve: Remove the bay leaf and serve hot. Enjoy your hearty, comforting chicken and biscuit dumpling soup!

What to Do With Leftovers

Leftover chicken and dumpling can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days. Make sure to place it in an airtight container. You can freeze the chicken and dumpling for up to 4 months when placed in a freezer safe container.

Chicken and dumpling is a hearty, delicious meal that your family will love. This recipe is great for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner. I hope you enjoy.

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The BEST Chicken and Dumplings Recipe You Will Ever Make!

Recipe by Soul Food Cooking
5.0 from 5 votes
Course: Main, SoupsCuisine: SouthernDifficulty: Easy
Servings

0

servings

15

minutes
Cooking time

18

minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 Rotisserie Chicken

  • 4 Cups Chicken Broth

  • 22 oz Cream of Chicken Soup

  • 16 oz Biscuits

  • 3 Tbsps Butter

  • 1 Tbsp All-Purpose Flour

  • 1 Cup Frozen Peas and Carrots

  • 2 Celery

  • 1 Cup Onion

  • 2 cloves Garlic

  • 1/2 tsp Thyme

  • 1 Bay Leaf

  • 1 tsp Black Pepper

  • 1 tsp Salt

Directions

  • Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Melt the butter in the Dutch oven. Add the chopped onion and celery, sautéing for 2 minutes until they begin to soften. Add the minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute, stirring frequently to avoid burning.
  • To make the roux, sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for about 1 minute until the mixture turns golden brown. This will help thicken the soup.
  • Slowly add the chicken broth and cream of chicken soup, stirring to combine and avoid lumps.
  • Stir in the shredded rotisserie chicken and add the bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix well to distribute the seasonings.
  • Cover the Dutch oven and let the soup cook for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
  • After 10 minutes, stir in the frozen peas and carrots. Add the biscuit pieces on top of the soup mixture.
  • Let the soup simmer uncovered for about 5 more minutes, or until the biscuits are fully cooked and fluffy.
  • Remove the bay leaf and serve hot.

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