Name: Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Chicken & Base; 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs; 1–2 tbsp Dash Garlic & 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; Seasoning; 2 tsp Lawry’s Seasoned Salt; ½ tsp black pepper; 1 tsp paprika; 1 tsp Herbs de Provence or Italian seasoning; Pinch of nutmeg; Additional Ingredients; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 cup broccoli florets, chopped; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half; 1 batch dumpling dough or biscuit dough (homemade or store-bought)

Broccoli Cheddar Chicken and Dumplings

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A cozy comfort food made with tender chicken, rich cheddar flavor, broccoli, and fluffy dumplings in a creamy, hearty base.

Author: Ella
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 6 servings
Category: Main Dish
Method: One-Pot / Simmering
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Chicken & Base

1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

1–2 tbsp Dash Garlic & 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

Seasoning

2 tsp Lawry’s Seasoned Salt

½ tsp black pepper

1 tsp paprika

1 tsp Herbs de Provence or Italian seasoning

Pinch of nutmeg

Additional Ingredients

4 cups chicken broth

1 cup broccoli florets, chopped

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half

1 batch dumpling dough or biscuit dough (homemade or store-bought)

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Instructions

Cook the chicken
Season chicken with garlic herb seasoning. Heat olive oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a large pot over medium heat. Sear chicken on both sides until golden and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes. Remove and shred.

Sauté the vegetables
In the same pot, melt remaining butter. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5–6 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.

Season and simmer
Add seasoned salt, black pepper, paprika, herbs, and nutmeg. Stir well. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.

Add chicken and broccoli
Return shredded chicken to the pot and add broccoli. Simmer for 10 minutes, until broccoli is tender.

Make it creamy
Stir in heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese. Cook until cheese is fully melted and the soup is creamy.

Cook the dumplings
Drop spoonfuls of dumpling or biscuit dough onto the simmering soup. Cover and cook for 12–15 minutes, until dumplings are puffed and cooked through.

Serve
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.

Notes

Dumplings are done when they’re puffed and no longer doughy inside.

If the soup thickens too much, add a splash of broth or milk to loosen it.

Sharp cheddar provides the boldest flavor, but mild or white cheddar works well too.

Find it online: https://elladishes.com/broccoli-cheddar-chicken-and-dumplings/