Go Back

Hearty chicken and dumplings with tender shredded chicken, creamy broth, and soft biscuit dumplings, slow simmered for comforting, classic flavor.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 464

Ingredients
  

  • 3 –4 chicken breasts
  • 32 oz chicken broth or water with bouillon cubes
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 can Pillsbury layered biscuits 10 pieces
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste
  • Flour for coating dumplings

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Medium to large saucepan or Dutch oven
  • Mixing spoon
  • Knife or hands (for shredding chicken)
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Place chicken breasts in a pot with about 4 cups of water. Cook until fork-tender, approximately 45 minutes.
  2. Remove the chicken and set aside. Add chicken broth to a medium-to-large pot and bring to a gentle boil.
  3. Stir in the cream of chicken soup until fully combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Separate each biscuit into three layers. Dip each layer into flour, then tear each layer into three smaller pieces.
  5. Drop the biscuit pieces into the gently boiling broth.
  6. Do not stir excessively. Gently push dumplings down as they rise to the surface. Cook for about 10 minutes after all dumplings are added.
  7. Shred the cooked chicken and add it back into the pot. Reduce heat to low and simmer until ready to serve.
  8. Tips
  9. Avoid over-stirring dumplings to keep them soft and fluffy.
  10. Adjust thickness by adding more broth if needed.
  11. Course: Main Course
  12. Cuisine: American