Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Dumplings
Creamy, cheesy, cozy, and loaded with tender dumplings — this Broccoli Cheddar Chicken & Dumplings combines two classics into one hearty, comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 1 lbBoneless, Skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tbspDash Garlic and Herb Garlic Blend (or any salt free blend that you like)
- 1 tbspOlive Oil
- 5 tbspButter, divided
- 1Yellow Onion, diced
- 2Carrot, diced
- 2Celery Ribs, diced
- 6Garlic, minced
- 2 tspLawry's Seasoning Salt
- 0.5 tspGround Black Pepper
- 1 tspGround Paprika
- 1 tspHerbs De Provence (or Italian seasoning)
- pinchNutmeg
- 0.25 cupAll Purpose Flour
- 4 cupChicken Broth
- 2 cupHeavy Cream
- 3 cupSharp Cheddar Cheese, freshly shredded
- 3 cupFresh Broccoli, chopped
- 5Count Pillsbury Grands Homestyle Biscuits (cut into 9 pieces each)
- Dried Parsley, for garnish optional
Instructions
- 1
Season the chicken with the Dash garlic herb seasoning. Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Cook chicken through, remove, and chop or shred.
- 2
Add remaining 4 tbsp butter, onion, carrots, and celery. Season with Lawry’s, paprika, black pepper, and nutmeg. Cook 8–10 minutes.
- 3
Add garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in flour and cook 1–2 minutes.
- 4
Slowly add broth and then heavy cream. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- 5
Reduce heat to low and melt in cheddar, 1 cup at a time.
- 6
Add chicken and broccoli. Bring back to a gentle simmer.
- 7
Drop biscuit pieces on top, cover, and simmer 15 minutes.
- 8
Gently stir to separate dumplings. Garnish and serve.