Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 diced yellow onion, 2 peeled and sliced carrots, and 2 chopped celery stalks. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened and the onions become translucent. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and continue to sauté for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Sprinkle ¼ cup of all-purpose flour over the sautéed vegetables while stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
- Gradually pour in 4 cups of low-sodium chicken broth while stirring vigorously to avoid lumps. Follow with 1 cup of whole milk, combining until the mixture is evenly blended. Bring the broth to a gentle simmer over medium heat, about 5 minutes.
- Mix in 3 cups of cooked shredded chicken, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, and ½ teaspoon of dried parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste, stirring well. Allow this mixture to simmer on low heat for 10-15 minutes.
- Cut the 16 oz can of refrigerated buttermilk biscuit dough into quarters or sixths, then gently roll each piece into a ball. Set them aside.
- Carefully place the biscuit pieces on top of the simmering chicken and broth mixture without submerging them. Cover the Dutch oven with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Cook the dumplings undisturbed for 15-18 minutes.
- Remove the lid and garnish your dish with a tablespoon of chopped fresh parsley. Serve hot.
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Notes
Keep a gentle simmer when adding biscuit dumplings to the broth. Avoid overmixing the biscuit dough for fluffy dumplings. Resist the urge to lift the lid while the dumplings steam. If the broth thickens too much when cooling, add warm chicken broth or milk before reheating.
