Description
Easy Chicken and Dumplings is a quick one‑pot comfort dish featuring shredded chicken, fluffy biscuit‑style dumplings, and a savory broth with vegetables. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe uses pantry staples, delivers hearty flavor, and requires minimal cleanup, making it ideal for family meals and meal‑prep lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 cups biscuit mix
- 2/3 cup water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine chicken broth, shredded chicken, and frozen vegetables in a large pot; bring to a simmer.
- In a bowl, mix biscuit mix, water, garlic powder, and onion powder until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the simmering broth, cover, and cook 10‑12 minutes.
- Stir in milk, season with salt and pepper, and serve hot.
Notes
- For a richer broth
- use low‑sodium chicken broth. Leftovers reheat well with a splash of milk. Freeze dumplings separately for later use.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Easy Chicken and Dumplings, quick chicken dinner, one pot meals, comfort food recipes, easy dinner ideas, chicken dumplings recipe, fast weeknight meals, family friendly chicken dishes