Shortcut Dutch Oven Chicken and Dumplings - Fast & Easy!
Warm up with this Dutch Oven Chicken and Dumplings recipe! Made with tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and a creamy broth, this classic comfort food is a southern staple made simple. Using biscuit dough as a great shortcut, you’ll have a cozy one-pot meal on the table in just 30 minutes!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 10.5 oz can cream of celery soup
- 32 oz chicken stock or broth
- 8 count refrigerated biscuit dough
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken shredded or diced
- salt and black pepper to taste
- all-purpose flour to dust working area
- fresh parsley, chopped optional for garnish
Instructions
- Remove the meat from one rotisserie chicken. Shred it or chop into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, whisk together the cream of celery soup and chicken stock. Place over medium heat and bring to a gentle simmer.
- While the broth is heating, open the tube of biscuit dough. Use a rolling pin to roll out each biscuit until very thin on a lightly floured surface. Then, cut them into bite-sized pieces using a pizza cutter or knife. If you work on a wooden cutting board, you may not need the flour.
- Add the dumpling dough pieces one at a time to the simmering soup. Maintain a steady medium heat, avoiding a vigorous boil to ensure your dumplings become perfectly tender. If you used flour, gently shake off any excess before adding them to the pot.
- Add the shredded rotisserie chicken and stir gently to combine.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and let everything simmer for about 15 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Recipe Variations & Serving Suggestions
- Switch Up the Chicken – Instead of rotisserie chicken, use chicken breasts or chicken thighs. Simmer them in the broth until fully cooked, then shred and add them back to the pot for a more homemade touch.
- Add Extra Creaminess – Stir in a splash of heavy cream at the end of cooking for a richer, more indulgent broth. You can also swap the cream of celery soup for cream of chicken soup to enhance the chicken flavor.
- Boost the Flavor with Fresh Herbs – Add fresh thyme, parsley, or a bay leaf while simmering to bring out even more depth in this comforting chicken stew. Just remember to remove the bay leaf before serving!
- Mix in Veggies for a Hearty Twist – Stir in frozen peas, green beans, or even carrots for extra color, texture, and nutrition. Add them in the last few minutes of cooking so they stay vibrant and tender.
- Make It a Complete Meal – Serve with a side of warm, buttery cornbread or a crisp green salad for a balanced and satisfying dinner the whole family will love.
Nutrition
Calories: 213kcalCarbohydrates: 24.3gProtein: 13.1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1.9gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 1418mgPotassium: 245mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 2mg
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