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Bowl of Chicken and Dumpling Soup with a spoon.
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Chicken Dumplings Soup

This creamy chicken soup is filled with fluffy dumplings, tender chicken and an enticing aroma. It will taste like a simmering soup that has cooked all day, BUT it's a quick and easy recipe.
Course Soups and Stews
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 340kcal
Author Deb Clark

Equipment

  • Stock Pot

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups cooked chicken diced boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 2 large carrots cleaned and diced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons all purpose flour
  • 3 sprigs thyme remove leaves and dice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • just a pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cups of chicken broth
  • 1 package refrigerated bake and serve biscuit dough
  • ½ teaspoon tumeric Tumeric is optional, but I love using it in chicken soup. In addition to the beautiful color, it's full of antioxidants - super good for you!

Instructions

  • If you're using rotisserie chicken, pull meat from the bones, remove skin and dice or shred. You'll want about 1 ½ cups chicken meat.
  • Using a large pot, heat the olive oil & butter over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add the onions, carrots, celery, red pepper flakes & thyme. Sauté' until the vegetables are soft stirring often - about 5-6 minutes.
  • Increase temperature to medium-high heat and sprinkle the flour over the mixture. Continue to cook for another minute.
  • Slowly pour in the chicken stock. As the mixture comes to a boil it will thicken. Add in the shredded chicken. Lower the heat to medium low.
  • Test for seasonings. If needed add salt at this time to taste.
  • Open the can of biscuits - remove three biscuits and slice into strips or a small dice. Keeping in mind they will triple in size when they are cooked. Sprinkle them over the top of the soup in one even layer (very important!), do not stack them on top of each other. Cover & simmer for 15-20 minutes until the biscuits are cooked thru.
  • The rest of the biscuits....you guessed it! Cook according to package directions and serve them with your meal.

Notes

What goes good with chicken and dumplings? For a long time my go-to was rolls or cornbread, but a great salad is my favorite now. Loaded with bright flavors and crunch, this easy Garden Salad is my choice!

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 62mg | Sodium: 1656mg | Potassium: 503mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 5525IU | Vitamin C: 22.1mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg