Imagine a hearty, soul-warming dish that can be whipped up in less than an hour, packed with tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and a medley of colorful vegetables. This Fast Chicken and Dumplings recipe is your ticket to a quick, delicious meal that will have your family begging for seconds. Whether you're a busy home cook or a comfort food enthusiast, this American classic is about to become your new go-to dinner solution that combines simplicity, speed, and mouthwatering flavor in one incredible pot.
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 45 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
- 1 cup biscuit mix
- 2/3 cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by dicing chicken breast into bite-sized cubes, measuring out chicken broth, and gathering frozen mixed vegetables.
- Season diced chicken with salt and pepper. Heat a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat with a small amount of oil.
- Cook chicken pieces in the hot skillet, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and cooked through, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Pour chicken broth into the skillet with the cooked chicken. Add frozen mixed vegetables and stir to combine.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine biscuit mix and milk, stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough directly into the simmering chicken and broth mixture, spacing them evenly.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and let dumplings steam and cook for 10-12 minutes, or until dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
- Remove lid and check that chicken is fully cooked, vegetables are tender, and dumplings are light and puffy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot, spooning chicken, vegetables, and dumplings into individual bowls, ensuring each serving has a good mix of ingredients.
Tips
- Use fresh, high-quality chicken breast and dice it uniformly to ensure even cooking.
- Don't overmix the dumpling dough - a few lumps are okay and will help create a lighter texture.
- Space your dumpling spoonfuls evenly in the skillet to allow proper steaming.
- Keep the heat low when cooking dumplings to prevent burning and ensure they cook through.
- For extra flavor, consider adding dried herbs like thyme or parsley to the dumpling mix.
- If the broth seems too thin, you can thicken it by mixing a tablespoon of cornstarch with cold water and stirring it in.
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes after cooking to allow flavors to meld and dumplings to set.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 294kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: 33g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: 79mg
