dutch oven chicken and dumplings

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Akron, OH
Updated on Apr 29, 2025

A comforting, hearty stew featuring tender chicken, soft vegetables, and fluffy Bisquick dumplings, cooked in a cast iron Dutch oven. Seasoned with basil, thyme, and bay leaf, this dish is designed to be flavorful yet gentle for sensitive stomachs. I have a sensitive stomach, but if you have an extremely sensitive stomach omit the onions and garlic.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr 45 Min
method Stove Top
yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 boneless, skinless chicken breast
  • 1 medium carrot, sliced
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped
  • 1/4 cup sliced onion
  • 4 cups chicken, broth (approximately, just make sure the chicken and vegetables are covered)
  • 2 teaspoons chicken base
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup Bisquick
  • 1/3 cup milk (I used 2% but I don't think it matters)
  • salt and pepper, to taste

How To Make dutch oven chicken and dumplings

  • Step 1
    In a cast iron Dutch oven, combine chicken breasts, sliced carrot, chopped celery, 1/4 cup sliced onions, garlic powder, dried basil, dried thyme, and bay leaf.
  • Step 2
    Pour in 4-5 cups of low-sodium chicken broth and add 1-2 tsp chicken base. Season with a pinch of salt and white pepper.
  • Step 3
    Cover with a lid and place in the preheated oven. Cook for 1 to 1.5 hours, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) and vegetables are fork-tender.
  • Step 4
    Remove Dutch oven from oven. Using tongs or forks, shred chicken in the broth for better flavor and easier digestion. Return shredded chicken to the pot and remove bay leaf.
  • Step 5
    In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup regular Bisquick mix with 1/3 cup milk. Stir until just combined (do not overmix to ensure fluffy dumplings).
  • Step 6
    Bring broth to a gentle simmer (either in the oven or on the stovetop over medium-low heat). Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dumpling dough into the simmering broth
  • Step 7
    Cover and return to the oven (or continue on stovetop) for 15-20 minutes, until dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.
  • Step 8
    Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and white pepper if needed. Serve hot.

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Category: Chicken
Ingredient: Chicken
Culture: American
Method: Stove Top

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