Description
Need a cozy, hearty, and deliciously creamy meal? This irresistible chicken and dumplings with biscuits recipe delivers classic comfort with minimal fuss. Tender chicken, veggies, and a rich gravy are topped with golden, fluffy biscuits for the ultimate one-pan dinner. Whether you’re looking for a quick dinner idea, a satisfying comfort meal, or a family-friendly food idea, this easy recipe checks every box.
Ingredients
2 cups shredded chicken
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup frozen peas
2 cloves garlic, minced
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup milk or half-and-half
1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 can refrigerated biscuit dough or 2 cups homemade biscuit dough
Instructions
1. In a large Dutch oven or deep skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5–7 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
2. Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir to coat. Cook for 1–2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
3. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth until smooth. Add milk and stir until the sauce thickens into a creamy consistency.
4. Stir in the shredded chicken, frozen peas, and thyme. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 5–10 minutes.
5. Place biscuit dough evenly on top of the simmering mixture. For homemade dough, scoop in mounds; for canned dough, arrange biscuits with space in between.
6. Cover the pot with a lid or foil and reduce heat to low. Cook for 12–15 minutes until the biscuits are cooked through.
7. Optional: Uncover and broil for 2–3 minutes to lightly brown the biscuit tops. Watch closely to avoid burning.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot.
Notes
If your filling is too thin, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons cold water and stir into the simmering mixture to thicken.
The biscuits will absorb liquid as leftovers sit, so reheat gently with a splash of broth or milk.
For added flavor, toss in mushrooms, corn, or potatoes—just pre-cook them if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop + Optional Broil
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 generous bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg