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Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Dumplings

A warm and filling meal combining tender chicken, bright broccoli, and melted sharp cheddar with soft dumplings, perfect for meal prep or a comforting family dinner.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1-2 tbsp garlic and herb seasoning
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 5 tbsp butter, divided
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 ribs celery, diced
  • 6-7 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp seasoned salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp herbs de Provence or Italian seasoning
  • 1 pinch 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) homestyle biscuit dough, cut into pieces
  • Dried parsley (optional) For garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  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 seasoned salt, 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.
Cooking
  1. Gradually pour in chicken broth while stirring. Add heavy cream and let the soup simmer gently until it begins to thicken.
  2. Lower heat and stir in shredded cheddar cheese, 1 cup at a time, until fully melted and smooth.
  3. Return the shredded chicken to the pot along with the chopped broccoli. Bring everything to a gentle simmer.
  4. Drop biscuit dough pieces on top of the soup. Cover and let simmer for about 15 minutes, or until dumplings are cooked through.
  5. Gently stir to separate dumplings. Garnish with dried parsley if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

For a lighter option, use half-and-half or a lower-fat milk and skip some butter. To make it diabetic-friendly, limit the biscuit portions and add more steamed or raw vegetables.