Description
This Quick Chicken and Dumplings recipe delivers all the comfort of the classic southern dish in under 30 minutes. With tender shredded chicken, creamy broth, and fluffy dumplings, it’s the perfect cozy dinner. Ideal for busy nights using shortcut ingredients like rotisserie chicken and biscuit dough or ravioli.
Ingredients
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 can refrigerated biscuit dough or 1 package cheese ravioli
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
1. In a large Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat. Stir in garlic powder and onion powder until fragrant.
2. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Add the shredded chicken and heat for 5–7 minutes.
3. Cut biscuit dough into quarters or add ravioli. Simmer uncovered for 8–10 minutes until dumplings puff up or pasta is cooked.
4. Reduce heat and stir in the heavy cream. Let simmer for 2–3 minutes until the broth is thickened and creamy.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with parsley and serve warm.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken to cut prep time and add more flavor.
Avoid over-stirring after dumplings are added to keep them fluffy.
Add a splash of broth when reheating to maintain the creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Southern Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg