Description
When you need a cozy homemade dinner without spending hours in the kitchen, this Bisquick Chicken and Dumplings recipe is the perfect answer. Made with simple pantry staples, rotisserie chicken, and Bisquick baking mix, this comforting meal comes together in just 30 minutes. The creamy chicken broth and fluffy dumplings create a hearty dish that tastes like classic comfort food with minimal effort.
This easy recipe is ideal for busy weeknights, tight grocery budgets, and picky eaters who love warm and filling meals. With only four main ingredients plus water, it is one of the easiest homemade dinners you can make while still delivering rich flavor and satisfying texture.
Ingredients
- 4 ½ cups cold water
- 1 level tablespoon Knorr Chicken Bouillon Powder
- 2 ½ cups Bisquick Baking Mix, divided
- ¾ cup milk
- 1 cooked rotisserie chicken
Instructions
- In a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, whisk together cold water, chicken bouillon powder, and ½ cup Bisquick until smooth and lump-free.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the remaining 2 cups Bisquick and milk until a soft dough forms.
- Remove skin and bones from the rotisserie chicken and shred or chop the meat into bite-sized pieces.
- Place the pot on the stove over medium-high heat.
- Continuously whisk the broth mixture until it begins to thicken and bubble, about 10 minutes.
- Stir the chicken into the thickened broth and reduce heat to medium.
- Use a tablespoon or small scoop to drop dumpling dough into the bubbling broth.
- Keep dumplings about golf-ball size because they expand while cooking.
- Cover the pot with a lid and cook for 20 to 25 minutes without stirring.
- Keep the lid closed as much as possible so the dumplings steam properly.
- Sprinkle with black pepper before serving if desired.
Notes
- Serve hot with a side salad or steamed vegetables.
- Add fresh parsley on top for extra flavor and color.
- Pair with biscuits or crusty bread for an even heartier meal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat to keep dumplings soft.
- Add a splash of broth or milk while reheating if the mixture thickens too much.
- Freeze the chicken broth mixture separately for best texture.
- Dumplings are best enjoyed fresh but can still be refrigerated and reheated.