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Creamy chicken dumplings surrounded by flaky biscuits in a comforting dish

Creamy Chicken Dumplings & Biscuits

A cozy dish filled with fluffy biscuits, tender chicken, and dumplings in a creamy sauce, perfect for busy weeknights and chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Creamy Chicken Filling
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Leftovers from a roasted chicken work well.
  • 2 cups chicken broth Homemade or store-bought.
  • 1 cup heavy cream For richness.
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • to taste Salt and pepper
For the Dumplings
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder Adds a lovely twist.
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Biscuits
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup cold butter, cubed
  • ¾ cup milk

Method
 

Preparation of Chicken Filling
  1. In a large pot, sauté the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic over medium heat until softened (around 5–7 minutes).
  2. Add the shredded chicken, chicken broth, cream, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
Dumpling Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder.
  2. Stir in the milk and melted butter until just combined. Don’t overmix—leave some lumps for character!
  3. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the simmering chicken mixture. Cover and simmer for about 12 minutes without lifting the lid.
Biscuit Preparation
  1. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt for the biscuits.
  2. Cut in the cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  3. Stir in the milk until just combined. Turn out onto a floured surface, gently knead a few times, and roll out to about 1 inch thick.
  4. Cut into rounds and place on a baking sheet.
Baking
  1. Bake the biscuits at 425°F (220°C) for about 15 minutes or until golden brown.
  2. Serve alongside your creamy chicken dumplings for the ultimate cozy meal.

Notes

If you have leftover rotisserie chicken, this recipe is a great way to utilize it. If your dumpling dough seems too thick, add a splash of milk, and if it's too loose, sprinkle in some flour. Don't worry if your sauce looks a little lumpy; it's all part of the homemade charm.