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A bowl of creamy Bisquick chicken and dumplings recipe with fluffy golden dumplings and tender chicken stew, served with a spoon on a rustic table.

Easy Bisquick Chicken and Dumplings

A classic comfort food made easy! This Bisquick chicken and dumplings recipe is creamy, hearty, and perfect for busy weeknights. With tender shredded chicken, savory broth, and fluffy Bisquick drop dumplings, it all comes together in one pot, in under 40 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 0 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp Butter For sautéing
  • 1 Small onion Diced
  • 2 Medium carrots Sliced
  • 2 Celery stalks Optional sliced
  • 3 cups Cooked chicken Shredded rotisserie works well
  • 4 cups Chicken broth Low-sodium preferred
  • 1 cup Milk Whole or 2%
  • 0.5 tsp Garlic powder Optional
  • Salt & pepper To taste
  • For the Bisquick Dumplings
  • 2 cups Bisquick baking mix
  • 2/3 cup Milk

Equipment

  • 1 Large Pot Preferably with a tight-fitting lid
  • 1 Mixing Bowl For dumpling dough
  • 1 Ladle For serving
  • 1 Spatula/spoon For stirring

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5–6 minutes.
  2. Add shredded chicken and chicken broth. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
  3. Stir in milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Simmer an additional 2–3 minutes.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine Bisquick and milk. Stir gently until just combined.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the surface of the simmering stew. Do not stir.
  6. Cover the pot and let the dumplings steam for 15–18 minutes, until cooked through and fluffy.
  7. Check seasoning, garnish with parsley if desired, and serve hot.

Notes

  • Make it gluten-free by using Gluten-Free Bisquick
  • Stir in frozen peas, corn, or spinach for extra veggies
  • Use rotisserie chicken to save even more time
  • Add a splash of cream or cheddar for a richer twist