Simply Delicious Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
An easy and comforting chicken and dumplings recipe featuring tender shredded rotisserie chicken and homemade drop biscuit dumplings simmered in a flavorful broth with mirepoix and herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the Stew:
- 1 rotisserie chicken white and dark meat shredded and skin removed
- 12 oz frozen mirepoix blend (celery, carrots, and onion)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
For the Dumplings:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Sauté the Vegetables and Seasonings: In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the frozen mirepoix blend, parsley, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, smoked paprika, dried thyme, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add Liquids and Chicken: Stir in the cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and shredded rotisserie chicken. Mix well, bring to a low boil, then reduce heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
- Prepare Dumpling Dough: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt. In a smaller bowl or glass measuring cup, combine whole milk and melted butter. Microwave briefly to warm so they are similar in temperature, then whisk together. Pour the milk and butter mixture into the flour mixture and stir with a spatula until a smooth ball of dough forms.
- Drop Dumplings into Stew: Using a 1.5 tablespoon capacity cookie scoop, drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough into the simmering stew one at a time. The dough will make about 15 dumplings.
- Cook Dumplings: Cover the pot and let the dumplings cook undisturbed on low simmer for 25 minutes until cooked through.
- Serve: Serve the chicken and dumplings hot immediately after cooking.
Notes
- Do not uncover the pot while the dumplings are cooking to ensure they steam properly and cook evenly.
- Using a rotisserie chicken saves time and adds great flavor.
- Microwaving milk and melted butter together helps achieve a consistent dough temperature.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before adding dumplings if desired.
Keywords: chicken and dumplings, comfort food, rotisserie chicken recipe, homemade dumplings, easy chicken stew
