Description
Chicken and Dumplings with Biscuits is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken simmered in a rich, creamy broth with fluffy biscuit dumplings. This beloved comfort food not only warms the soul but also fills your home with delightful aromas, making it perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in. Enjoy every bite of this satisfying classic that brings everyone together at the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then sear in olive oil until golden brown (about 5 minutes per side). Remove chicken from the pot.
- In the same pot, sauté minced garlic for 1 minute. Add chicken broth and heavy cream; stir well.
- Return seared chicken to the pot, cover, and bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Meanwhile, mix flour, baking powder, salt, and melted butter in a bowl. Gradually add milk to form a dough.
- Shred cooked chicken in the pot and drop spoonfuls of dough over the top. Cover and bake for another 15-20 minutes until dumplings are golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg