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Hearty Chicken and Dumplings with Biscuits Recipe

Chicken and Dumplings with Biscuits made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 medium carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 3/4 cup milk

Instructions

  • Prepare the chicken and broth.
  • Add aromatics and vegetables to the pot.
  • Pour in the chicken broth and return the chicken to the pot.
  • Remove the chicken and shred it.
  • Make the biscuit dough while the broth continues to simmer.
  • Return shredded chicken and add peas to the broth.
  • Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough onto the simmering broth.
  • Check for doneness and serve.