Easy Chicken and Dumplings with Biscuits

This easy Chicken and Dumplings Recipe with Biscuits is a one pot comforting dinner made in less than 30 minutes. We use rotisserie chicken and canned biscuits to make it a simple assembly that you’re family will love on a busy weeknight.

Being from the South, chicken and dumplings is a staple recipe especially during the cold winter months. It’s the ultimate comfort food dinner, but when made from scratch it can be time consuming.

That’s why we developed our easy Chicken and Dumpling Recipe with Biscuits that’s on the table in just 30 minutes. It’s quick to whip up on a busy weeknight, but tastes like you’ve simmered it for hours on the stove.

We keep cleanup easy too since there’s only one pot involved. Rotisserie chicken and canned biscuits are our secret ingredients that make the ingredient list manageable, affordable, and so delicious.

If you want more comfort food dinner recipes, try our Buffalo Chicken Tortellini and Creamy Chicken Enchiladas Bake. There’s nothing truly better.

These might just be the best dumplings ever. Super easy.

– Hunter

 

Wow!!! So easy and very good! Thank you for making the ‘what’s for dinner’ question a little easier!

– Carey

Why You’ll Love this Recipe

• Easy to assemble. Whether your a pro in the kitchen or just starting out, this quick chicken and dumplings is a recipe that will taste like you made it from scratch.
• Fast 30 minute meal. Whether it’s a busy weeknight or a weekend where you’d like to spend time outside the kitchen, this one pot meal is so quick to whip up.
• Comfort food in one pot. Forget using a million cooking tools, this recipe uses just one pot for easy cleanup.

Ingredients

• Rotisserie chicken: Our easy substitute that cuts down on the cook time. Just pick one up from the store and you’re ready to go. It’s also a great recipe for leftover chicken from earlier in the week.
• Jumbo biscuits: You’ll need to find these in the canned dairy section of the grocery store. This is the key ingredient for making the dumplings so easy.
• Vegetable stock or broth: The liquid for cooking everything. We love to use both veggie and chicken stock to add rich flavors.
• Chicken stock or broth: Enhances the flavors in the broth.
• Heavy cream: Adds a richness and creaminess to each bite.
• Cream of chicken soup: Has rich meaty flavor to help flavor the stew.
• Garlic powder: Infuses the base with sweet garlic flavor everyone loves.
• Canned sliced carrots: These are optional, but easy to add in for a hint of veggie sweetness. You can also slice fresh carrots into thin rounds and boil those as well in the broth.

How to Make Easy Chicken and Dumplings with Biscuits

1. In a large pot, add everything except your chicken and biscuits.

5. Drop into pot and stir lightly.

Expert Tips

• Don’t boil the soup too hard. Make sure it’s a soft boil or simmer, you don’t want to overcook the biscuit dough.
• Check the biscuits frequently to avoid overcooking. You don’t want tough dumplings, so continue to check them every few minutes or so to make sure they are cooked just right.
• Add herbs and veggies as desired. You can stir in fresh or dried herbs to change the flavor. We suggest rosemary, thyme, or sage. If you want to add other veggies, simply add celery or stir in a leafy green right before serving – we suggest fresh spinach.
• Cut the biscuits the same size. This ensures they cook evenly in the soup.

Storage

Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave for a few minutes until warmed through.

You can freeze easy chicken and dumplings but we recommend you don’t add the biscuits. Once the soup has thawed and been reheated on the stove, you can simmer the biscuits to serve.

FAQs

• Can you make real dumplings rather than use biscuit dough? 

Yes, real dumplings are simple to make as well with flour, butter, and milk.

• How do you know when the biscuits are done in chicken and dumplings? 

They should float to the top. You can also remove one and cut it open to make sure it’s cooked through.

• Why are my biscuits soggy in my chicken and dumplings? 

They are undercooked. You want to make sure they cook long enough so they are chewy but also light and airy in the center.

More Easy Chicken Recipes

• Chicken and Waffle Bites 
• 7-Up Chicken and Dumplings 
• Easy Chicken and Gravy 
• Creamy Chicken Noodles 

Easy Chicken and Dumpling Recipe with Biscuits

This easy Chicken and Dumpling Recipe with Biscuits is a one pot comforting dinner made in less than 30 minutes. We use rotisserie chicken and canned biscuits to make it a simple assembly that you're family will love on a busy weeknight.

5 from 4 votes

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 Rotisserie chicken
• 2 tubes jumbo biscuits
• 4 cups vegetable stock or broth
• 4 cups Chicken stock or broth
• 2/3 cup heavy cream
• 1 can Cream of Chicken (with herbs)
• 1 tbsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp black pepper
• salt to taste
• 1 can sliced carrots(optional)

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Instructions

• In a 7QT pot add everything except your chicken and biscuits.
• Bring to a soft boil.
• While bringing to a boil remove chicken from bones and chop up to desired size. Add to Dutch oven.
• Cut each biscuit into 4 or 6 pieces each.
• Drop into pot and stir lightly.
• Simmer covered for 15-20 min stirring every 5 min. Enjoy!

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Notes

Storage: 

Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave for a few minutes until warmed through. 

You can freeze easy chicken and dumplings but we recommend you don't add the biscuits. Once the soup has thawed and been reheated on the stove, you can simmer the biscuits to serve. 

Tips: 

• Don't boil the soup too hard. Make sure it's a soft boil or simmer, you don't want to overcook the biscuit dough.
• Check the biscuits frequently to avoid overcooking. You don't want tough dumplings, so continue to check them every few minutes or so to make sure they are cooked just right.
• Add herbs and veggies as desired. You can stir in fresh or dried herbs to change the flavor. We suggest rosemary, thyme, or sage. If you want to add other veggies, simply add celery or stir in a leafy green right before serving like chopped kale or spinach.
• Cut the biscuits the same size. This ensures they cook evenly in the soup.