Quick Southern Chicken and Dumplings

Recipe Collection: Dinner

Quick Southern Chicken and Dumplings bring the warmth of Southern comfort food to your dinner table with our Quick Southern Chicken and Dumplings recipe! This non-vegetarian dish is perfect for busy weeknights, featuring tender dumplings made from biscuit dough and hearty chunks of chicken in a flavorful broth. With gluten and dairy allergens, this dish is a classic Southern favorite that’s both satisfying and easy to prepare.

The rich flavor profile of this dish makes it versatile for family meals or gatherings. Serve it alongside a fresh salad or cornbread for a complete experience.

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Overview

This quick and super easy chicken and dumplings recipe brings the comforting flavors of Southern-style cooking to your table in just 20 minutes. Perfect for a busy weeknight, this dish uses canned chicken and biscuit dough to create a hearty meal that the whole family will love.

Diet Type

Non-Vegetarian

Allergies

Gluten, Dairy

Cuisine

Southern

Serving Size: 6

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 2.25 Cups biscuit baking mix
• 0.67 Cups milk
• 2 14 Ounces (oz) chicken broth
• 2 10 Ounces (oz) chunk chicken, drained

Steps

1. In a medium bowl, stir together the biscuit baking mix and milk until the dough forms. Set aside.
2. Pour the chicken broth into a saucepan and add the drained chunk chicken. Bring the mixture to a boil.
3. Take a handful of the prepared biscuit dough and flatten it in your hand. Tear off 1- to 2-inch pieces and drop them into the boiling broth, ensuring they are fully immersed for a moment. Repeat with the remaining dough.
4. Carefully stir the soup to ensure the dumplings are covered by the broth.
5. Cover the saucepan and simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the dumplings are cooked through, about 10 minutes.

Enjoy your homemade Quick Southern Chicken and Dumplings!