Quick Chicken and Dumplings

Dairy Free
Health score
10%
Quick Chicken and Dumplings
30 min.
6
340kcal

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If you're in the mood for a comforting meal that's both quick and satisfying, look no further than this delightful Quick Chicken and Dumplings recipe! Perfect for a busy weeknight, this dish combines the heartiness of tender chicken with the soothing comfort of fluffy dumplings, all in just 30 minutes. It not only fits into the lunch and dinner categories but also boasts a dairy-free twist, making it an excellent choice for those with dietary restrictions.

Imagine gathering around the table with your loved ones, sharing bowls of this warm, creamy concoction that fills your kitchen with an inviting aroma. The combination of cooked chicken, seasoned pepper, and the rich cream of chicken soup creates a flavor explosion that will leave everyone coming back for seconds. Plus, with the addition of refrigerated buttermilk biscuits, you’ll have light and airy dumplings that cook to perfection in the simmering broth.

This recipe serves six, making it ideal for family dinners or meal prep for the days ahead. With only 340 calories per serving, you can enjoy this scrumptious dish without the guilt, thanks to its balanced caloric breakdown. So grab your Dutch oven and treat yourself and your family to a delicious bowl of Quick Chicken and Dumplings that's sure to warm both heart and soul!

Ingredients

  • 7.5 ounce biscuits refrigerated canned
  • teaspoons chicken soup base 
  • cups meat from a rotisserie chicken cooked chopped
  • 21.5 ounce cream of chicken soup undiluted canned
  • teaspoon seasoned pepper 
  • cups water 

Equipment

  • dutch oven

Directions

  1. Bring first 5 ingredients to a boil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring often.
  2. Separate biscuits in half, forming 2 rounds; cut each round in half. Drop biscuit pieces, 1 at a time, into boiling mixture; stir gently. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer, stirring occasionally, 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. To lighten: Use reduced-sodium, reduced-fat cream of chicken soup; reduced-fat biscuits; and chopped, cooked chicken breast halves.

Nutrition Facts

Calories340kcal
Protein26.48%
Fat44.03%
Carbs29.49%

Properties

Glycemic Index
23.33
Glycemic Load
14.04
Inflammation Score
-3
Nutrition Score
11.41434781966%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:340.29kcal
17.01%
Fat:16.45g
25.31%
Saturated Fat:3.9g
24.38%
Carbohydrates:24.79g
8.26%
Net Carbohydrates:24.25g
8.82%
Sugar:1.9g
2.11%
Cholesterol:61.07mg
20.36%
Sodium:1266.57mg
55.07%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:22.27g
44.54%
Selenium:26.02µg
37.16%
Vitamin B3:7.12mg
35.61%
Phosphorus:319.9mg
31.99%
Iron:3.13mg
17.4%
Vitamin B6:0.31mg
15.26%
Vitamin B2:0.26mg
15.09%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
13.93%
Manganese:0.26mg
13.17%
Copper:0.23mg
11.45%
Zinc:1.55mg
10.33%
Vitamin B5:0.99mg
9.9%
Potassium:295.95mg
8.46%
Folate:30.61µg
7.65%
Magnesium:27.31mg
6.83%
Vitamin E:1.02mg
6.82%
Vitamin K:6.16µg
5.87%
Calcium:47.44mg
4.74%
Vitamin A:216.13IU
4.32%
Vitamin B12:0.25µg
4.24%
Fiber:0.55g
2.18%
Source:My Recipes