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Chicken and Dumplings (Easy)

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 650
A comforting and hearty chicken and dumplings recipe that's quick to prepare and perfect for a cozy meal.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 large chicken breasts, (cooked and shredded (about 3-4 cups))
  • 8 cups water
  • 4 tablespoons Better Than Bouillon Chicken
  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • 4 carrots carrots, (cut in half lengthwise and then diced (2 ½ to 3 cups))
  • 4 celery stalks celery, (diced (2 ½ to 3 cups))
  • 2 small yellow onions, (diced finely (1 ½ cups))
  • 0.5 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasonings
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 cups bisquick
  • 0.666 cup milk

Instructions 

  • Combine water and bouillon, microwave for 3 minutes, then stir to make broth.
  • Sauté carrots, celery, onion, and butter in a pot for 10 minutes.
  • Add flour, then broth, and bring to a boil. Stir in shredded chicken and seasonings, then simmer.
  • Mix seasonings into bisquick, add milk, and rest batter for 1-2 minutes. Drop dumplings into simmering soup and cook for 15 minutes, then turn and cook 2-3 more minutes.
  • Carefully turn dumplings, cook briefly, then serve hot.

Notes

Ensure not to overmix the dumpling batter to keep them light and fluffy.
Calories: 650kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chicken, dumplings