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Comforting Chicken and Dumplings

This soul-warming chicken and dumplings combines tender chicken pieces with pillowy biscuit dumplings in a velvety herb-infused broth. Ready in under an hour but tasting like it simmered all day, this classic comfort food features colorful vegetables and a touch of creaminess from half-and-half.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram crumbled
  • 1/4 cup half-and-half
  • 1 pound chicken cutlets cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  • 2 tablespoon butter
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 medium onions cut into eighths
  • 4 carrots cut into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 2 tablespoon finely grated carrots
  • 2 cans chicken broth 14 1/2 ounce each
  • 1 package refrigerated biscuits 7 1/2 ounce package
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme crumbled

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Measuring spoons
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add the chopped carrots and onions, sautéing for about 3 minutes until slightly softened but not browned.
  2. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
  3. Gradually stir in the chicken broth, then add the chicken pieces, grated carrots, dried thyme, dried marjoram, and pepper.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Slice the refrigerated biscuits in half and gently drop them on top of the simmering broth. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes.
  6. Cover the pan tightly and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes until the dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
  7. Push the dumplings to one side of the pan and stir in the half-and-half.
  8. Sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

For the best results, choose plump, fresh chicken cutlets as they'll be more tender in the final dish. The buttermilk variety of refrigerated biscuits adds a pleasant tanginess to the dumplings. If you prefer, you can substitute fresh herbs for the dried ones—just triple the amount to account for the difference in potency.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The dumplings will absorb more broth as they sit, so you may need to add a splash of chicken broth when reheating.