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Hearty Stove-Top Chicken and Dumplings warms your soul.

Warm, hearty, and ready in a flash—this Quick Chicken and Dumplings recipe brings cozy comfort to your table with fluffy biscuit-style dumplings and savory chicken stew. It's the perfect shortcut dinner when you need comfort food.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • Cooked shredded chicken 2 cups
  • Chicken broth 4 cups
  • Cream of chicken soup 1 can 10.5 oz
  • Frozen mixed vegetables 1 ½ cups
  • Canned biscuit dough 1 tube 8-count
  • Onion diced ½ cup
  • Celery chopped ½ cup
  • Butter 2 tbsp
  • Garlic powder ½ tsp
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and celery; sauté until soft, about 4 minutes.
  2. Stir in chicken broth and cream of chicken soup until well combined. Add shredded chicken, mixed vegetables, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer.
  3. Cut biscuit dough into quarters and gently drop into the simmering soup.
  4. Cover the pot and simmer for 15–18 minutes until dumplings are cooked through.
  5. Stir gently and serve hot.

Notes

  • Make it creamier by adding a splash of milk or cream.
  • For herbs, a pinch of thyme or parsley adds a nice flavor boost.

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