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
- 32 ounces chicken broth or chicken stock
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 2 cans refrigerated biscuits
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- 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.
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.
Nutrition
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). 😉
i made this tonight and it was yummy, yummy, yummy! so easy! i used a rotisserie chicken, I poured the juices in with the rest of ingredients. i didn’t know how many times my husband told me how good it was!
I am so happy that you and your husband enjoyed the recipe. It’s definitely a keeper!
Such a great quick, easy & simple chicken n dumplings that doesn’t skimp on any of the flavor! This will be my go to chicken n dumplings recipe from now on!
Thanks for coming back to comment. I am so delighted you like it. 🙂
Easy and yummy! This is my go to for chicken & dumplings.
I told my boyfriend that is was the first time I’d ever made chicken & dumplins and the look on his face was like “oh no dinner is gonna be nasty”. But let me tell you he changed his facial expression after he ate to a look of “that was delicious, babe!”
I also thought I’d was delicious! thanks
We are so glad you both enjoyed it. Thanks for coming back to share your experience. 🙂
5 STARS!!! Delicious and my whole family loved it (husband and our 4 boys ages 10-17)! I doubled the recipe, but made it in two separate pots and I’m glad I did. I followed the recipe to the “T” in the first pot and it definitely makes a very thick chicken and dumplings with hardly any broth. Flavor was delicious and my husband prefers a heartier C&D so he loved it. For the second pot, I used about half (so 1 can) of biscuits. This made a little bit soupier C&D which I preferred. The only adjustments I will make in the future are using a bit less biscuits and adding a tiny bit of dry mustard to cut the sweetness of the biscuits a tad. Overall, this recipe is wonderful and SOOOOOO quick!!!!
I am so glad you and your family enjoyed it.
Made these tonight and I highly recommend!!! So easy and delicious!!! I do recommend coating your biscuit pieces once rolled out in flour. It helps then hold together better and not melt or fall apart once in the boiling broth. Also roll them out thin because they puff up quite a bit once in the liquid. I used one can of Cream of Chicken and one can of Cream of Celery because I love the flavor. I also added some poultry seasoning which really gave it a ton of flavor!! This will definitely be a new staple in our house! Thanks for sharing!!
Thanks for sharing your take on this family favorite recipe. We are glad you like it.
Hi! I just added a comment but I said I used 24 oz broth, it should be 48 oz. My family like it thick. Perfect!
Thanks for stopping by to share your experience. We are glad that your family enjoys the recipe.
This is one of our family’s fav recipe! I have to double it because it’s sooo good! This time, I only added 24oz of the broth, 2 cans of crm of chicken and 1 can of biscuits. Also 1 can of mixed vegetables and pepper plus cayenne pepper. Our family like it hot. Love this recipe! Fast and easy! Thanks!
This has been my go to recipe for awhile now. I like to add green chili to it to kick it up a notch.
I never would have thought of adding green chiles. Thanks for sharing.