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broccoli cheddar chicken and dumplings in a creamy one pot meal
Katie

Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Dumplings

A rich and creamy comfort dish loaded with tender chicken, cheddar cheese, and fluffy biscuit dumplings simmered in a savory broccoli-infused soup.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 680
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 –2 tbsp Dash Garlic and Herb Garlic Blend or any salt-free seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 5 tbsp butter divided
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery ribs diced
  • 6 –7 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 tsp Lawry’s Seasoned Salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp Herbs de Provence or Italian seasoning
  • Pinch of nutmeg
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups heavy cream
  • 3 cups sharp cheddar cheese freshly shredded
  • 3 cups fresh broccoli chopped
  • 1 can 5 count Pillsbury Grands Homestyle Biscuits, cut into 9 pieces each
  • Dried parsley optional

Method
 

  1. Season chicken with garlic herb seasoning. In a large pot, heat olive oil and 1 tbsp butter over medium heat. Cook chicken until done, remove from pot, and chop or shred.
  2. Add the remaining 4 tbsp of butter to the pot. Stir in diced onion, carrots, and celery. Season with Lawry’s, paprika, pepper, and nutmeg. Sauté for 8–10 minutes until softened.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in flour and cook for 1–2 minutes to create a roux.
  4. Gradually pour in chicken broth while stirring. Add heavy cream and let the soup simmer gently until it begins to thicken.
  5. Lower heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup at a time, until fully melted and smooth.
  6. Return the shredded chicken to the pot along with the chopped broccoli. Bring everything to a gentle simmer.
  7. Drop biscuit dough pieces on top of the soup. Cover and let simmer for about 15 minutes, or until dumplings are cooked through.
  8. Gently stir to separate dumplings. Garnish with dried parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Use freshly shredded cheddar for best melt and flavor. Don’t over-stir the dumplings while cooking to keep them light and fluffy.