Homemade Bisquick Chicken and Dumplings
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This homemade Bisquick Chicken and Dumplings is a cozy, comforting one‑pot meal that combines tender rotisserie chicken, silky broth, and fluffy dumplings, all made effortlessly with Bisquick. It’s perfect for busy evenings when you crave homemade comfort food without hours in the kitchen.
When life gets busy, maybe you just finished a long to-do list or a weekend soccer game, this dish becomes a kitchen hero. I love how it takes pantry staples and a few fresh veggies to make some classic comfort food for the whole family.
This kind of meal with fuss‑free vibes is the best kind, similar to our Lazy Chicken Alfredo Lasagna, which is another creamy, cheesy, and easy winner in our weeknight dinner lineup.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Butter – adds richness; for a lighter option, swap with olive oil or vegan buttery spread.
- Onion – builds savory flavor
- Carrot – brings sweetness and color
- Celery – adds aromatic crunch
- Garlic, finely minced – deepens flavor; garlic powder is handy if pressed.
- Salt & Pepper – essential seasoning; adjust to taste.
- Bisquick – thickens the base; you could also use all‑purpose flour.
- Chicken broth – the soup’s soul; use low‑sodium or homemade.
- Thyme – lends herbal warmth; rosemary or sage are great alternatives.
- Rotisserie chicken – using rotisserie chicken keeps things simple. You can also use leftover roasted or poached chicken. Buy two and make our Easy Rotel Chicken Spaghetti for the next night.
- Bisquick – This makes the easiest, fluffiest dumplings!
- Whole milk – creates tender dumplings
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
Step 1 – Melt butter. Melt butter in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium‑high heat.
Step 2 – Aromatics. Add onion, carrot, and celery; cook 5–7 minutes until softened. Tip: Stir occasionally so veggies soften, not brown. Stir in garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook 1 more minute.
Step 3 – Make broth. Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons Bisquick; stir to coat the veggies. Slowly whisk in chicken broth to avoid lumps.
Step 4 – Add chicken. Add shredded rotisserie chicken; bring the broth to a boil.
Step 5 – Make dumplings. Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix 2 cups Bisquick with 2/3 cup milk until a soft dough forms.
Step 6 – Cook dumplings. Once boiling, drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough onto the surface of the soup. Cover, reduce heat to medium‑low, and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove lid and cook an additional 10 minutes, until dumplings are cooked through.
Step 5 – Serve. Serve piping hot, with bowls to soak up that buttery, herby broth.
Expert Tips & Tricks
- Make‑ahead tip: Shred your chicken in advance, or use leftover chicken from your Easy Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits, it’s a similar flavor family and keeps things fast and comforting.
- Consistent dumplings: Use a cookie scoop or two spoons for evenly sized dumplings.
- Thickness matters: If your broth’s too thin, stir in a little extra Bisquick slurry (1 tbsp Bisquick + 1 tbsp water).
- Herb swap: Instead of thyme, pick sage or rosemary to evoke fall flavors, similar to the homey flavors in Chicken Enchilada Casserole.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Can I freeze Bisquick chicken and dumplings?
The soup freezes well, but omit the dumplings if you plan to freeze. Make fresh dumplings when reheating for the best texture. - How do I reheat without mushy dumplings?
To keep my dumplings from getting mushy, I remove the dumplings from the top and store them separately; that way, they don’t continue absorbing the liquid. - Can I make the dumplings ahead of time?
Yes! Prepare dough and refrit igerate up to an hour. Drop into soup when ready. - What if I don’t have Bisquick?
Mix 2 cups of all‑purpose flour + 1 tbsp baking powder + ¼ tsp salt for dumplings, and use plain flour for thickening. - How do I make this vegetarian?
Use vegetable broth and replace chicken with hearty mushrooms or white beans for substance.
Storage & Reheating
Reheating: Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium, stirring and adding broth or milk to loosen. If dumplings have soaked up too much, they’ll soften but they are still delicious.
Storage: Cool completely, transfer to airtight containers, and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
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Bisquick Chicken and Dumplings
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Butter
- 4 ounces Onion, finely diced
- 16 ounces Carrot, finely chopped
- 4 ounces Celery, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, finely minced
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
- 2 tablespoons Bisquick
- 5 cups Chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Thyme, finely chopped
- 16 ounces Rotisserie chicken
- 2 cups Bisquick
- ⅔ cup Whole milk
Instructions
- Place butter in a large pot or Dutch oven and heat over medium-high heat.
- Once the butter is melted, add the onion, carrot, and celery and cook for 5-7 minutes or until softened.
- Add the garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper, and continue to cook for 1 minute.
- Sprinkle the 2 tablespoons of Bisquick over the mixture and stir together with the onions, carrots, and celery.
- Slowly pour in the broth, making sure to whisk the whole time so no clumps form.
- Add the rotisserie chicken and continue to cook until the broth comes to a boil.
- In a large bowl combine the 2 cups of Bisquick and 2/3 cup of whole milk and stir together until a dough forms.
- Once the broth reaches a boil, drop spoonfuls of the dumpling mixture on top of the boiling soup.
- Place a lid on the pot and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 10 minutes.
- Then remove the lid and continue cooking for an additional 10 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through.
- Serve hot.
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