Description
A comforting and easy homemade chicken and dumplings recipe featuring tender rotisserie chicken, flaky biscuit dumplings, and a rich, creamy broth loaded with sautéed vegetables and flavorful seasonings. Perfect for a cozy meal any time of year.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables and Seasonings
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 large carrots, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- Salt, to taste
- Cracked black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp adobo all purpose seasoning with pepper
Liquids and Broth
- 1 stick salted butter
- 1 tbsp Better Than Bouillon roasted chicken base
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 12 oz can evaporated milk
Dumplings and Chicken
- 16.3 oz can Pillsbury original biscuits
- 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 4 tbsp + ¼ cup all-purpose flour (divided)
Instructions
- Sauté Vegetables: In a pot, melt the stick of butter over medium heat. Add chopped celery, carrots, onion, salt, cracked black pepper, and adobo seasoning. Sauté for about 5 minutes, then add chopped garlic and continue cooking for 10-15 minutes until vegetables are translucent and fragrant.
- Create Base: Sprinkle in 4 tablespoons of flour, whisking constantly to combine and cook out the raw flour taste. Add the roasted chicken bouillon base and continue whisking for a few minutes. Pour in chicken stock and whisk to create a smooth mixture. Finally, add evaporated milk, stir well, and bring the pot to a boil.
- Prepare Dumplings: While the broth is coming to a boil, spread ¼ cup of flour on a large cutting board. Place the Pillsbury biscuits on the floured surface and roll each out with a rolling pin until doubled in size. Using a pizza cutter or knife, cut each rolled biscuit into roughly nine pieces by slicing vertically in three and horizontally twice.
- Simmer Chicken and Dumplings: When the pot reaches a boil, reduce heat to low simmer. Stir in shredded rotisserie chicken. Add the cut biscuit pieces into the pot, pushing them down to ensure they are submerged. Cover with a lid and simmer gently on low heat for about 20 minutes until dumplings are cooked through and broth thickens.
- Serve: Once dumplings are tender and cooked, ladle into bowls and enjoy this hearty, flavorful chicken and dumplings dish.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and flavorful shortcut.
- Rolling out the biscuits and cutting them smaller ensures even cooking and light, fluffy dumplings.
- Simmer gently to avoid breaking up the dumplings and keep broth creamy.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste during the sauté stage and final simmer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American Southern
Keywords: chicken and dumplings, easy chicken recipe, comfort food, creamy chicken soup, biscuit dumplings, rotisserie chicken, homemade soup
