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Easy Stove-Top Chicken and Dumplings with Fluffy Drop Biscuits

A white bowl filled with rich chicken and dumpling stew, featuring shredded chicken, carrots, and fluffy biscuits.
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Make this classic comfort food dinner quickly with tender chicken, vegetables, and fluffy drop biscuits steamed right on top. This recipe respects your busy schedule while delivering seriously good food.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (use rotisserie chicken for speed)
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup frozen peas
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 package (10.25 ounces) refrigerated biscuit dough

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until vegetables soften, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Stir in thyme and rosemary. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for 1 minute to cook out the raw flour taste.
  4. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth until the mixture is smooth. Bring the mixture to a simmer, stirring occasionally until the broth thickens slightly.
  5. Stir in the shredded chicken, heavy cream, and frozen peas. Season with salt and pepper. Return the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  6. Cut each refrigerated biscuit into quarters. Drop the biscuit pieces directly onto the simmering stew mixture, spacing them out slightly. Do not stir them in.
  7. Cover the pot tightly, reduce heat to low, and let the dumplings steam for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
  8. Remove the lid. The dumplings should be puffed and cooked through. Check the internal temperature of a dumpling to confirm it is done.
  9. Serve immediately. This is a hearty winter meal perfect for family dinner.

Notes

  • For extra flavor in the broth, use leftover chicken carcass to simmer for broth before starting the recipe.
  • If you prefer a thicker stew base, let the mixture simmer uncovered for 5 minutes before adding the dumplings.
  • You can substitute buttermilk biscuits for the standard refrigerated dough for a slightly tangier dumpling flavor.

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