cheesy chicken and dumplings

Recipe by
Ellen Gwaltney Bales
Indianapolis, IN

It would never have occurred to me to add cheese to traditional chicken and dumplings--but why not? Kids love this one, and it's all good! Recipe & photo: pillsbury.com

yield 5 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For cheesy chicken and dumplings

  • 1 box
    hamburger helper cheddar cheese melt
  • 1 2/3 c
    hot water
  • 1 2/3 c
    milk
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • 2 c
    frozen mixed vegetables
  • 2 c
    cubed cooked chicken
  • 1 can
    refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
  • chopped fresh parsley, if desired
  • paprika, if desired

How To Make cheesy chicken and dumplings

  • 1
    In a 12-inch skillet, mix sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper box), hot water, milk, butter and vegetables. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Stir in uncooked pasta (from box) and chicken. Return to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, cut biscuits into fourths. Place biscuits on hot mixture. Cover; cook over medium heat 10 to 12 minutes or until biscuits are no longer doughy in center.
  • 3
    Remove from heat. Sprinkle with parsley and paprika.
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