Easy Bisquick Chicken And Dumplings Recipe

Last January during a particularly cold week, Emma came home from basketball practice soaked from rain and shivering, asking for "something really warm and filling" that would make him feel better. I'd been meaning to try Bisquick chicken and dumplings as a quick comfort food alternative to making dumplings from scratch. Thirty-five minutes later, we had steaming bowls of creamy chicken soup with fluffy dumplings that Emma said were "exactly what I needed," and he ate two huge servings before declaring it his new favorite cold-weather meal.

Why You'll Love This Bisquick Chicken And Dumplings

This classic Bisquick dumplings recipe has rescued countless cold, exhausting evenings when we needed substantial, warming food that would genuinely satisfy without requiring me to stand over the stove for hours babysitting complicated recipes or managing multiple pots and precise timing that makes weeknight cooking feel like a second job. The Bisquick Chicken And Dumplings recipe format means you can have complete, satisfying dinner on the table in literally thirty-five minutes from deciding to make it to sitting down and eating, which is faster than most takeout delivery and dramatically more nourishing than restaurant versions loaded with excessive sodium and mystery ingredients.

What really wins me over is how these fluffy Bisquick dumplings cook right in the simmering chicken broth, absorbing flavor while they steam and creating thick, creamy consistency as the dumplings release starch into the liquid that transforms thin broth into satisfying stew without needing flour-based roux or cream additions. The family-friendly Bisquick Chicken And Dumplings meal appeals to even picky eaters who might resist more adventurous dinners, providing comforting familiarity that makes everyone happy during stressful weeks when nobody has energy for food negotiations or complaints about unfamiliar dishes.

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• Why You'll Love This Bisquick Chicken And Dumplings
• Ingredients You'll Need For Bisquick Chicken And Dumplings
• How To Make Bisquick Chicken and Dumplings Step By Step
• Smart Swaps for Your Bisquick Chicken and Dumplings
• Bisquick Chicken And Dumplings Variations
• Equipment For Bisquick Chicken And Dumplings
• Storing Your Bisquick Chicken and Dumplings
• Top Tip
• How My Sister's Kitchen Became Our Family's Heart
• FAQ
• Warm, Easy, Comforting!
• Related
• Pairing
• Bisquick Chicken And Dumplings

Ingredients You'll Need For Bisquick Chicken And Dumplings

For the Chicken Base:

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Bisquick Dumplings:

• 2 cups Bisquick mix
• ⅔ cup milk
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

For Cream of Chicken Soup Version:

• Use chicken and dumplings with Bisquick and cream of chicken soup
• Replace 2 cups broth with 1 can cream of chicken soup + 1 cup broth
• Creates extra creamy base

For Frozen Vegetables Shortcut:

• Even faster preparation
• Bisquick chicken and dumplings with frozen vegetables
• Use 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables instead of fresh

See recipe card for quantities.

How To Make Bisquick Chicken and Dumplings Step By Step

Sauté the Vegetables:

In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery (the classic mirepoix base), cooking for 5-7 minutes until vegetables are softened and onion is translucent but not browned. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant – don't let it burn or it will taste bitter. This vegetable base creates flavor foundation for the entire dish, so take time to cook them properly rather than rushing through this step which builds essential depth.

Add Broth and Chicken:

Pour in chicken broth, then add shredded cooked chicken, frozen peas if using, dried thyme, and bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste – remember that the dumplings will absorb some saltiness so season slightly more than you normally would for soup. Bring everything to a rolling boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low to maintain steady simmer. The chicken should be fully cooked already from rotisserie or pre-cooked chicken, so you're just heating it through and allowing flavors to meld together.

Make Dumpling Batter:

While the chicken mixture simmers, make the Bisquick drop dumplings by stirring together Bisquick mix and milk in a medium bowl just until combined – the batter will be lumpy and that's correct. Don't overmix trying to eliminate all lumps or you'll develop gluten that makes dumplings tough and dense rather than light and fluffy. Fold in chopped fresh parsley if using for color and fresh herb flavor. The batter should be thick and scoopable, similar to biscuit dough consistency.

Drop and Cook Dumplings:

Using a spoon or cookie scoop, drop heaping tablespoons of dumpling batter onto the simmering chicken mixture, spacing them slightly apart – they'll expand during cooking so don't crowd them too tightly. You should get about 12-14 dumplings depending on size. Once all dumplings are dropped, immediately cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and reduce heat to low. Don't lift the lid for 15 minutes – the steam is essential for cooking the dumplings through, and removing the lid releases that steam and affects cooking.

Finish and Serve:

After 15 minutes of covered simmering, check that dumplings are cooked through by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean. The dumplings should be fluffy, doubled in size, and no longer doughy in the center. Remove bay leaf, taste broth and adjust seasoning if needed. Ladle into bowls making sure each serving gets several dumplings and plenty of chicken and vegetables. Serve immediately while hot and steaming for the ultimate cold weather comfort food experience that makes winter evenings bearable.

Smart Swaps for Your Bisquick Chicken and Dumplings

Different Proteins:

• Chicken thighs → Breasts (chicken thighs and Bisquick dumplings, richer)
• Leftover turkey → Chicken (post-Thanksgiving)
• Rotisserie chicken → Raw chicken (faster, easier)
• No protein → Chicken (vegetable dumplings)

Cooking Methods:

• Stovetop → Slow cooker (crockpot chicken and dumplings recipes, 4-6 hours low)
• Dutch oven → Instant Pot (pressure cook 10 minutes, add dumplings, simmer)
• Skillet → Large pot (skillet chicken and dumplings, wider surface)

Dietary Modifications:

• Butter → Olive oil (vegan-friendly)
• Regular Bisquick → Gluten-free Bisquick (gluten free chicken and dumplings Bisquick)
• Milk → Almond milk (dairy-free)

Bisquick Chicken And Dumplings Variations

Herbed Dumplings:

• Add fresh herbs to Bisquick
• Thyme, rosemary, sage
• Garden-fresh flavor
• Aromatic upgrade

Cheesy Dumplings:

• Mix shredded cheddar into batter
• Parmesan also works
• Kids love it
• Extra richness

Buttermilk Dumplings:

• Use buttermilk instead of regular milk
• Tangier flavor
• More traditional
• Better rise

Southern Style:

• Add hot sauce to broth
• Cajun seasoning
• Spicy kick
• Louisiana twist

Equipment For Bisquick Chicken And Dumplings

• Large pot or Dutch oven with lid
• Cutting board and knife
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Wooden spoon for stirring
• Ladle for serving

Storing Your Bisquick Chicken and Dumplings

Room Temperature (2 hours max):

• Serve and enjoy hot
• Don't leave out longer
• Bacteria grows quickly
• Refrigerate promptly

Refrigerator (3-4 days):

• Store in airtight container
• Dumplings absorb liquid (normal)
• Reheat gently with added broth
• Texture changes but still good

Freezer (Not Recommended):

• Freeze base without dumplings
• Dumplings become mushy when frozen
• Texture degrades significantly
• Better made fresh

How My Sister's Kitchen Became Our Family's Heart

My older sister has been making Bisquick Chicken And Dumplings every single Sunday evening for nearly ten years, and gradually those dinners transformed from just her immediate family eating together into the weekly gathering place where our entire extended family somehow always ended up appearing around six o'clock, drawn by incredible smells and welcoming atmosphere she'd created without any formal invitations. What started as casual visits always resulted in her adding another place setting and ladling another bowl with easy generosity that made everyone feel welcome rather than like an imposition.

For years, we all privately wondered what made her Bisquick Chicken And Dumplings taste so much better than versions we made following what seemed like identical Bisquick recipes with the same basic ingredients – hers had incredibly rich, velvety broth and the fluffiest dumplings that stayed light even after sitting, while our attempts produced acceptable but not exceptional results with dense dumplings that sometimes dissolved into the broth.

FAQ

Warm, Easy, Comforting!

Now you have every tip and trick for mastering this incredible Bisquick chicken and dumplings a recipe that proves true comfort food doesn’t need hours in the kitchen to taste deeply satisfying. With the clever Jiffy-mix variation, the subtle apple cider vinegar boost for tender dumplings, and the cozy, simmered chicken broth base, this dish shows how smart shortcuts can deliver the same soul-warming results as old-fashioned, slow-cooked versions. It’s a reminder that the best comfort meals are often the simplest, especially when they come together in one pot on a busy night or chilly afternoon.

If you’re looking to explore even more Bisquick favorites, our The Best Egg Roll In A Bowl Recipe bring effortless, fluffy goodness to any breakfast spread. For slow weekend mornings, our Healthy Chicken Piccata Recipe offer reliably light, golden stacks every time. And if you want another comforting chicken dish, our Delicious Salisbury Steak Meatballs Recipe delivers that same nostalgic, creamy, hearty flavor that makes cold days instantly more bearable.

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