Easy Bisquick Chicken and Dumplings
on Jan 16, 2024
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Bisquick dumplings are ready in mere minutes for a comforting chicken and dumpling soup as you don’t have to prepare the dough from scratch. Using Bisquick pancake mix is completely a game-changer and great time saver. It’s fast, convenient, with a consistent light and fluffy texture.
Classic homemade chicken and dumplings are delicious and comforting, but sometimes we don’t have time to spend hours making this dish from scratch. This shortcut version is super easy, ready in 30 minutes, with all the great flavors.
I always stock Bisquick pancake mix in my pantry, as this versatile ingredient is so helpful when I am running out of time. My favorite Bisquick recipes include Bisquick Strawberry Shortcake, Bisquick Coffee Cake, and this cozy and satisfying Chicken and Dumplings.
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Tips for the Easiest Bisquick Drop Dumplings
- Don’t overmix the dough. Stir the Bisquick mix and milk until just combined. Overmixing will result in hard dumplings.
- Use a cookie dough scoop or spoon for similar-sized dumplings. Drop the uniform-sized dough into the simmering soup and they’ll cook evenly with consistent results.
- Simmer gently instead of boiling the soup to prevent the dumplings from falling apart. Don’t stir the dumplings after dropping the dough into the pot. Adjust the heat and keep it LOW for a steady simmer. A rolling boil will destroy your delicate dumplings.
- Use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken to save time. This will further the cook time. Remember that the chicken is already cooked, so not to overcook it. Just add in the rotisserie chicken at the end, after your dumplings are cooked.
How to Make Bisquick Dumplings
This recipe is super easy to make and here’s how it goes:
Make the Soup: Sauté carrots, celery, and onions in a large pot, then add chicken broth and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Bring it to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer covered for about 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. When the vegetables are tender, transfer them to a plate.
Make the Dough: Combine Bisquick mix and milk in a mixing bowl. Mix until just combined.
Cook Bisquick Dumplings: Spoon out a piece of Bisquick dumpling dough and drop it into the soup. Repeat this process until you’ve used up all the Bisquick dough. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the dumplings are fully cooked.
Add chicken and vegetables: Add shredded chicken and vegetables into the broth. Season with more salt and pepper if needed, and cook for about 3 minutes or until heated through.
That’s it! Serve immediately when the dumplings are warm and fluffy.
How Do I Know If My Bisquick Dumplings Are Done?
Insert a toothpick into the center of the dumplings. If it comes out clean without any wet dough attached, your dumplings are ready.
Storage and Make it Ahead
Store the soup and dumplings in separate airtight containers. They’ll last for about 3 days in the fridge and up to 3 months in the freezer.
More Favorite Soup Recipes
If you like these Bisquick dumplings, try one of these soup recipes next:
Easy Bisquick Dumplings Recipe
Ingredients
For the Soup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups mixed vegetables, cubed, I used onions, carrots, and celery
- 6 cups chicken broth, plus more if needed
- 2 pieces bay leaves
- salt & pepper, to taste
Bisquick Dumplings
- 2 cups Bisquick mix
- 2/3 cup milk
Chicken
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken, use store-bought rotisserie chicken to save time, or you can boil whole chicken from scratch
Instructions
Make the Soup
- Add oil to a large dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat.
- Add onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until vegetables begin to soften.
- Add chicken broth and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Let the soup gently boil for about 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. While the broth is simmering, prepare Bisquick dumplings below.
Make Bisquick Dumplings
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the bisquick mix and milk until just combined. (Don't overmix your dough)
Cook Bisquick Chicken and Dumplings
- When the vegetables are tender. Remove them from the soup.
- Reduce the heat, and spoon out a piece of Bisquick dumpling dough using a cookie dough spoon and drop it into the soup. Repeat this process until you used up all the Bisquick dough.
- Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, and cover with a lid and cook for another 5-10 minutes or until the dumplings are cooked through.
- Add shredded chicken and vegetables into the broth, and season with more salt and pepper if needed. Cook for about 3 minutes or until heated through.
Notes
- To avoid your dumplings from falling apart, make sure to remove the vegetables first. Don’t stir the dumplings after dropping the dough into the pot. Just let them simmer. Keep the heat low so that the broth gradually simmers. A rolling boil will destroy your delicate dumplings.
- Can You Make Bisquick Chicken and Dumplings in a Slow Cooker? Yes, simply add all ingredients except the dumplings to the slow cooker and cook on high for 3 hours. About 30 minutes before dinnertime, add in your dumplings to complete the meal. If you’re using rotisserie chicken, don’t add it in until 30 minutes before you’re ready to eat.
- How to thicken the soup: If you prefer a thicker and heartier soup, you’ll need some cornstarch. Add the cornstarch and water mixture ( 1 tablespoon of each) to the boiling broth, stirring constantly until the soup has thickened.
Nutrition
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.
Everyone loved this meal. Easy to make and will be part of our rotating menus. We did not use onions though as one person is allergic to them.
Really fun and delicious recipe. I was intimidated by dumplings but the Bisquick method turned out great! My husband wants this more often, thanks!
Hi Alisha, glad that you like the recipe. Thanks for letting me know! Izzy
Can I cook this ahead and reheat later
Hey Izzy, this was good and I got compliments on it! I’m vegan, so I used lentils instead of the bird and added a couple good dashes of cayenne. Very tasty, TY!
We have made this twice!!! The first time I used too much salt. My twins really liked it which was crazy, they’re such picky eaters. Instead of bisquick, I slightly cook frozen biscuits, then pull them apart and drop them in. For me it’s much quicker as a busy mom. Love it. Thank you so much
I’ve been making this soup for yrs it’s a neighborhood favorite, but after my soup and dumplings are done I like to pop it in the oven,pot and all on broil for a few minutes, puts a nice golden brown top on the dumplings. I prefer to not have them so super soft and everyone loves them ,, just my little twist on them. Their delicious plus I sprinkle a little seasoning on them before they go into the oven..
This recipe was absolutely delicious! I will definitely be making it again. I also added a cup of mixed veggies.
Absolutely Delicious!!! We make it once a week. My family loves it.
Tried this recipe with what I had on hand, using rotisserie chicken and the Cheese Garlic Bisquick mix, omitted the celery. The garlic added flavor to the dumplings. Wish I had use large pack of Bisquick for more dumplins. Easy stove top recipe.
Hi Mark, glad to hear that you like the recipe. Thanks for letting me know. Izzy