Quick and Easy Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
Nothing says love more than a home-cooked meal. In the South, we all know that Chicken and Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food. Our version is quick and easy to make, thanks to the use of canned biscuits. We’re talking tender chicken, a creamy broth, and fluffy canned-biscuit dumplings – ready in about 30 minutes. No rolling pins. No drama. Give it a try and you’ll see why it’s love at first bite.
This classic Southern staple was adapted from my mother-in-law’s “don’t overthink it” method, and it’s the version my family loves. The easiest and fastest way to make chicken with dumplings is to use a can of biscuits. It’s true, canned biscuit dough makes excellent dumplings in this classic Southern comfort food dish. Our family loves this quick and easy recipe, and we’re confident yours will too!
Ingredients
There are only a few items that you need to make this super delicious one-pot dish:
- 32 ounces chicken broth (bone broth works too for deeper flavor)
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups cooked chicken , shredded
- 2 cans refrigerated biscuits (or 1 large can of Grands)
- Black pepper , to taste
Step-by-Step: How to Make Chicken and Dumplings With Canned Biscuits
- Heat the broth. Add the cooked chicken.
- Cut the biscuits. Slice the biscuits into small pieces (they puff!). Stir them into the broth.
- Make it creamy.
- Pepper generously. A light layer over the top does wonders.
- Simmer. Reduce heat and simmer 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until dumplings are cooked through.
Pro Tip
Smaller dumplings cook more evenly, but don’t cut them too small or they will dissolve into the broth. If you’re new to biscuit dumplings, toss them very lightly in flour first to help them hold together.
Love the cozy flavors of classic chicken and dumplings? Try my Slow Cooker Chicken and Dumplings for a true set-it-and-forget-it dinner, or make Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings when you want the same comforting meal without turning on the stove. However you cook it, you’ll end up with the same creamy, savory goodness everyone craves.
Quick and Easy Chicken and Dumplings
Ingredients
Method
- Heat chicken broth in pot on medium-high heat and cook until gently boiling. Add the shredded chicken.
- Cut biscuits into small pieces and place in chicken broth mixture. Stir well.
- Add the cream of chicken soup and stir until smooth.
- Season with black pepper.
- Reduce the heat, stir well, and let simmer for 5-10 minutes.
Nutrition
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Notes
- Nutrition information is an estimate and will vary based on brands used. Values for 2 cans of Pillsbury™ Buttermilk Refrigerated Biscuits (from a Value Pack), 2 cups of chicken, and 12 ounces of cream of chicken soup were used in the calculation.
- Smaller biscuit pieces cook more evenly.
Tried this recipe?
Let us know how it was!Variations and Substitutions
- Rotisserie chicken: Total time-saver – just pull the meat and drop it in.
- Bone broth: Richer flavor, darker color.
- Half the biscuits: Prefer it soupier? Use one can of biscuits or only half of a can of Grands.
- Cream of celery and cream of chicken: A great combo if you prefer a more savory depth. (Reader-approved.)
- Add veggies: Frozen peas/carrots or mixed veg at the end for color and comfort.
- Seasoning boosts: Poultry seasoning, thyme, a pinch of cayenne, or dry mustard (a great tip from a reader to balance the sweetness of the biscuits).
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding a splash of broth or water if it gets too thick.
FAQs about Chicken & Dumplings
Final Bite
If you make it, rate it (stars help me reach more hungry people) and drop your favorite twist in the comments – Bisquick? Rotisserie? Veggies? Bring it.
And if you’re on Pinterest, pin it for later so you can find it the next time your soul needs soup (and dumplings). 😉
Hi! I hope your New Year was good and everyone is staying healthy. I have a question for you. First off the recipe couldn’t be easier or cheaper to make. My question is, can you add cut up carrots and/or celery? Or some other veggie? I’m not health conscious, I just love stew or soup etc with something in it. Thank you for the wonderful and easy recipes. Hope you and your loved ones have a healthy and happy 2021 and beyond. 👍💚🦩
Thank you for visiting Southern Kissed. I hope that this year is the most amazing yet for you and your family!
You definitely can add onions and celery. Some readers have left comments about how they added some extra items to the dish with great results.
Made this tonight – used a rotisserie chicken from H-E-B – doubled the recipe – followed directions explicitly, but did add an empty cream of chicken can of milk. Ensure you put a lid on when letting the dumplings simmer. Easy and super delicious!
WOW. This was NOT easy. I had to use so much extra water and chicken broth because two cans of biscuits was way too much. I started this recipe at 9pm (using cooked rotisserie chicken i already had) and its now 11pm. We are still cooking it.
I am sorry it did not work out for you. Did you use Grands biscuits or smaller sized biscuits? I have no clue as to what could have gone wrong.
@Shakarra,
@Shakarra, I am confused as well. The chicken is cooked, but if your biscuits were still raw in that amount of time. My suggestion for the next time is to turn the burner on. Works wonders.
I’ve been looking for a recipe and think this will be great. My mom made dumplings from scratch, no veggies, but added a sliced boiled egg! I miss her so much and wish I had paid better attention when she cooked this! 🥰
I’m making this tonight. Its almost finished I wish the instructions were a bit more detailed but we shall see how it turns out. Thanks for sharing your recipe!
I had about a cup and a half of broth I made from leftover Rotisserie chicken a few weeks ago in the fridge and I added a cup of Swanson’s chicken broth 32oz as well. I did not have Cream of Chicken so I used Cream of Mushroom and it worked just as good! I also added about a tablespoon of garlic powder (we like garlic). This recipe is fabulous and great for anyone who loves Chicken and Dumplings and it can be as easy and cheap or hard and expensive as one likes 🙂 I love that.
Thank you!! My heart is happy!! Comfort at its best!!
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I love this. I use hormel chicken breast. Already cooked[
Can this be done in the crockpot if one does not have a big pot otherwise?
There is a post for Chicken and Dumplings at Spend With Pennies that is made in a Crock-Pot that uses canned biscuits. I haven’t tried it, but I imagine that it is delish!
@Lynda, I have tried that recipe from Spend with Pennies and it is fabulous!
Nevermind I found it. This sounds yummy!
May be silly but is it a regular can of cream of chicken? Or one of the big cans?
@Penny, the normal size
If using bone broth, should I dilute it with water?
That is up to you. It will have a darker color if you don’t as well as a richer flavor.
Best i ever had , added extra cup of milk. Rolled out biscuits in seasoned flour. I Like mine thin , DANG delicious.
I love this but I make my dumplings with mash potatoes and egg and flour the cook in the broth
take dumplings out when cooked and put chicken and veggies in to simmer when that is ready I add cream soup and put dumplings back in stir and I am done lol enjoyed everyone elses choices also
Thanks for sharing how you make dumplings. 🙂
This is absolutely delicious!! I used Grands Honey Butter which added a sweetness. Also had some canned corn & put that in also. Could use peas too if desired. Super easy & unbelievably good! Thanks! Used to make the long version for years. This is so simple & my new go to now.
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I’m trying out your recipe tonight I added sliced mushrooms to mine hopefully it comes out well.
Just got done making this and it’s very tasty. But since we had a bag of frozen vegetables that we cooked last night. I used mixed vegetables and We had turkey breast yesterday, so I used shredded turkey