Easy Chicken & Dumplings

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Original post date: 9/24/2023 - Updated 3/4/2026

"This Chicken and Dumplings with Biscuits recipe is an easy stovetop comfort meal made with refrigerated biscuit dough. 🍲✨ Ready in under 30 minutes, it uses rotisserie chicken and canned biscuits for a quick, cozy dinner your whole family will love... even on busy weeknights. 💛"

It’s simple, cozy, and guaranteed to be a family favorite!

This Chicken and Dumplings with Biscuits recipe is a super easy way to make a classic comfort food dinner right on the stovetop using refrigerated biscuit dough. 🍲✨

Best of all, this warm and hearty one-pot meal comes together in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights. Using rotisserie chicken and canned biscuits keeps everything wonderfully quick and stress-free, so you can serve up a comforting, homemade dinner your whole family will love... even on the most hectic days. 💛🥰

Growing up on the east coast with ice cold winters then moving to the south, chicken and dumplings was one of those classic comfort foods that always makes an appearance when the weather turns chilly. ❄️🍲 It’s warm, cozy, and feels like a big hug in a bowl! The only downside? When you make it completely from scratch, it can take quite a bit of time in the kitchen.

That’s exactly why I created this easy Chicken and Dumplings with Biscuits recipe that’s ready in just 30 minutes. 🙌 It’s perfect for busy weeknights when you want something hearty and homemade, but don’t have hours to spare. The best part? It tastes like it’s been slowly simmering on the stove all afternoon just the way mom made it. 💛

Cleanup is a breeze too, because everything comes together in one pot. 🎉 My little secret shortcuts are rotisserie chicken, frozen carrots and canned biscuits, which keep the ingredient list simple, budget-friendly, and seriously delicious.

Easy, cozy, and family-approved! 🥰

Chicken & Dumplings

Servings – 8 Prep Time – 5 Minutes Cook Time – 30 Minutes

Ingredients:

• 1 Rotisserie chicken, shredded and cut into bite size chunks

• 2 tubes jumbo biscuits, each cut into 4 chunks

• 4 cups vegetable stock or broth

• 4 cups chicken stock or broth

• 3/4 cup heavy cream

• 1/2 stick of butter

• 1 can cream of chicken soup

• 1 tablespoon garlic powder

• 1 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning

• 2 teaspoon black pepper, or to taste

• salt to taste

• 1 cup celery, chopped and optional

• 1 12oz bag of frozen baby or sliced carrots, optional

Instructions:

Add all the ingredients to a Dutch oven or large pot, except for the chicken and biscuits.

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.

While it heats up, remove the rotisserie chicken from the bones and chop it into bite-size pieces. Add the chicken to the pot.

Cut each biscuit into 4–6 pieces, then drop them into the soup and give everything a light stir.

Cover and let it simmer for 15–20 minutes, stirring about every 5 minutes, until the biscuits are cooked through.

Serve warm and enjoy! 🍲💛

Notes:

🥣 Storage

Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When you're ready to enjoy them again, simply reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave for a few minutes until warmed through.

You can also freeze the soup, but it’s best to do so without the biscuits. Once the soup has thawed and is reheated on the stove, add fresh biscuit pieces and let them simmer so they cook up soft and fluffy.

⭐ Tips for Perfect Chicken and Dumplings

Keep the soup at a gentle simmer. Avoid boiling it too hard—just a soft simmer is perfect so the biscuit dough cooks through without getting overdone.

Check the dumplings often. Peek at them every few minutes to make sure they’re cooking just right. This helps prevent tough dumplings and keeps them nice and tender.

Add extra herbs or veggies if you like. Fresh or dried herbs can boost the flavor beautifully. Try rosemary, thyme, or sage. You can also mix in veggies like celery, or stir in leafy greens such as chopped kale or spinach right before serving.

Cut biscuits into even pieces. Keeping the pieces about the same size helps them cook evenly in the soup.

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