Chicken and Dumplings

This old-fashioned homemade chicken and dumplings is a hearty family favorite, a fast and simple classic one-pot dinner. The soup is topped with scratch dumplings loaded with fresh vegetables, spices, and chicken.

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There’s hardly anything more comforting than a bowl full of homemade chicken and dumplings. It’s the perfect comfort food for a chilly day or if you’re feeling under the weather. It’s an especially warmhearted gesture to take a batch to a friend. This delicious soup has a way of making everything feel better.

Chicken and dumplings is a cold-weather favorite. It’ll warm your house, your hands, and your soul. The aroma and anticipation are almost as good as sitting down to sip the sumptuous soup. With a pot of chicken and dumplings simmering on the stove, winter is infinitely better. 

Chicken and dumplings can be a filling standalone dish, however, some excellent sides are roasted Brussels sprouts, green beans, or a fresh salad. Need a dessert idea? Try pairing the creamy soup with warm, cinnamon, baked apples. The perfect crisp weather combination.

Chicken and Dumplings Ingredients

• Shredded rotisserie chicken shredded 
• Water
• Better than Bouillon Chicken
• Salted butter
• Carrots
• Celery stalks
• Yellow onions 
• Flour
• Milk
• Italian seasonings
• Salt
• Garlic powder
• Onion powder
• Bisquick

This recipe makes drop dumplings which are fast, easy, fluffy, and delicious dumplings that float in the soup. The combination of the creamy soup base, chewy dumplings, succulent chicken, and tender vegetables is a delight in texture and flavor. Use a rotisserie chicken for added flavor or cook your preference of white or dark meat for your soup. 

Make a batch (or two) and share it with family, friends, and neighbors. It’s the perfect pick-me-up on a gray day and surprisingly simple to make. It’s wholesome and filling and sure to put a smile on everyone’s faces.

How to Make Chicken and Dumplings

FIRST STEP: In a large bowl combine water and better than bouillon to make chicken broth. Place in the microwave for 3 minutes. Remove and stir well. Set aside.

SECOND STEP: In a large stockpot over medium heat, add carrots, celery, onion, and 4 tbsp butter. Stir well to combine. Let cook for 10 minutes, stirring often to ensure that the onions don’t burn.

THIRD STEP: Add ½ cup flour and stir to combine. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.

FOURTH STEP: Add the shredded chicken, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and milk. Stir well. Turn the temperature to low and let simmer while making the dumplings mixture.

FIFTH STEP:In a separate bowl sift Bisquick using a mesh strainer. Dump leftover Bisquick lumps in the garbage. Add salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasonings. Use a whisk to mix together.

SIXTH STEP: Pour milk and melted butter. Use a spoon to combine ingredients. Note: Don’t overmix the batter. Mix until just combined.

SEVENTH STEP: Using a small cookie dropper, or regular tablespoon measuring spoon, drop spoonfuls of dumpling mixture into the simmering pot. Don’t stir the dumplings in, just let the dumplings fall into the simmering liquid.

EIGHTH STEP: Cover pot and let cook for 15 minutes. Uncover, and using a large spoon gently turn over each dumpling. Let simmer for another 2-3 minutes.

NINTH STEP: Serve and enjoy. Optional to garnish with a little chopped parsley.

Cooking Tips 

Make a well in the dry dumpling ingredients and always add wet to dry.

Use a wooden spoon and don’t overmix the batter. Overmixing will result in dense dumplings. Mix until just combined to keep the batter tender and airy.

When dropping the dumplings, place them all around the pot, not just in the middle.

While cooking, gently press down on the dumplings and turn them over so the hot soup cooks the whole dumpling.

Storing this Recipe 

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.  

To freeze, let cool completely and store in shallow containers or zip lock bags for easy thawing. The frozen chicken and dumplings will keep well if frozen for up to 3-4 months.

Thaw completely before reheating in a saucepan.

Chicken and Dumplings

5 from 31 votes

Author: Shauna

This old-fashioned homemade chicken and dumplings is a hearty family favorite, a fast and simple classic one-pot dinner. The soup is topped with scratch dumplings loaded with fresh vegetables, spices, and chicken.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 45 minutes

Servings 8

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Ingredients

  

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For the soup:

• 3-4 cups rotisserie chicken shredded (or 2 large chicken breasts cooked and shredded)
• 8 cups water
• 4 tbsp Better than Bouillon Chicken
• 4 tbsp salted butter
• 4 carrots  cut in half lengthwise and then diced
• 4 celery stalks diced
• 2 small yellow onions  diced finely
• ½ cup flour
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tsp Italian seasonings
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder

For the dumplings:

• 2 cups bisquick  sifted into medium mixing bowl
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasonings
• 1 cup milk
• 4 tbsp salted butter melted

Instructions

 

For the soup:

• In a large bowl combine water and better than bouillon to make chicken broth. Place in the microwave for 3 minutes. Remove and stir well. Set aside.
• In a large stock pot over medium heat, add carrots, celery, onion, and 4 tbsp butter. Stir well to combine. Let cook for 10 minutes, stirring often to ensure that the onions don’t burn.
• Add ½ cup flour and stir to combine. Add chicken broth and bring to a boil.
• Add the shredded chicken, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and milk. Stir well. Turn temperature to low and let simmer while making the dumplings mixture.

For the dumplings:

• In a separate bowl sift Bisquick using a mesh strainer. Dump leftover Bisquick lumps in the garbage. Add salt, garlic powder, and Italian seasonings. Use a whisk to mix together.
• Pour milk and melted butter. Use a spoon to combine ingredients. Note: Don’t overmix the batter. Mix until just combined.
• Using a small cookie dropper, or regular tablespoon measuring spoon, drop spoonfuls of dumpling mixture into the simmering pot. Don’t stir the dumplings in, just let the dumplings fall into the simmering liquid.
• Cover pot and let cook for 15 minutes. Uncover, and using a large spoon gently turn over each dumpling. Let simmer for another 2-3 minutes.
• Serve and enjoy. Optional to garnish with a little chopped parsley.

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Notes

Add in other vegetables like corn and peas for an extra hearty touch.

Nutrition

Serving: 8g | Calories: 431kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 1411mg | Potassium: 544mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 5651IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 175mg | Iron: 2mg

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