Bisquick Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
Introduction
Bisquick Chicken and Dumplings is a comforting classic that’s perfect for chilly days. This recipe combines tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and fluffy dumplings made quickly with Bisquick, making it an easy and satisfying meal for the whole family.

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
- Step 1: Place butter in a large pot or Dutch oven and heat over medium-high heat.
- Step 2: Once the butter is melted, add the onion, carrot, and celery and cook for 5-7 minutes or until softened.
- Step 3: Add the garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper, and continue to cook for 1 minute.
- Step 4: Sprinkle the 2 tablespoons of Bisquick over the mixture and stir together with the onions, carrots, and celery.
- Step 5: Slowly pour in the broth, whisking continuously to prevent clumps.
- Step 6: Add the rotisserie chicken and continue to cook until the broth comes to a boil.
- Step 7: In a large bowl, combine the 2 cups of Bisquick and ⅔ cup whole milk, stirring until a dough forms.
- Step 8: Once the broth is boiling, drop spoonfuls of the dumpling mixture onto the surface of the soup.
- Step 9: Cover the pot and reduce heat to medium-low. Cook for 10 minutes.
- Step 10: Remove the lid and continue cooking for another 10 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through.
- Step 11: Serve hot and enjoy your hearty chicken and dumplings.
Tips & Variations
- Use leftover cooked chicken or turkey if you don’t have rotisserie chicken on hand.
- Add frozen peas or green beans to the broth for extra veggies.
- For a richer flavor, substitute chicken broth with homemade stock.
- If you prefer thicker dumplings, reduce the milk slightly when mixing the dough.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat to prevent the dumplings from toughening. This dish does not freeze well, as dumplings may become dense.
How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.
FAQs
Can I use fresh herbs instead of dried thyme?
Yes, fresh thyme works well. Use about 1 tablespoon of fresh thyme instead of 1 teaspoon dried, as fresh herbs are less potent.
How do I know when the dumplings are fully cooked?
The dumplings will puff up and feel firm to the touch when gently pressed with a spoon. Cooking them covered first then uncovered helps ensure they are cooked through and not doughy inside.
PrintBisquick Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
This comforting Bisquick Chicken and Dumplings recipe combines tender rotisserie chicken with a savory vegetable broth and fluffy dumplings made from Bisquick and milk. The dish is simmered to perfection in a single pot, making it an easy and satisfying meal perfect for chilly days or when you crave a hearty homemade classic.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Vegetables & Aromatics
- ¼ cup Butter
- 4 ounces Onion, finely diced
- 16 ounces Carrot, finely chopped
- 4 ounces Celery, finely chopped
- 2 cloves Garlic, finely minced
Seasonings & Broth
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Thyme, finely chopped
- 5 cups Chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons Bisquick (for thickening)
Chicken
- 16 ounces Rotisserie chicken, shredded
Dumplings
- 2 cups Bisquick
- ⅔ cup Whole milk
Instructions
- Heat butter and sauté vegetables: Place butter in a large pot or Dutch oven and heat over medium-high heat until melted. Add the finely diced onion, chopped carrot, and chopped celery, cooking for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and seasonings: Stir in the minced garlic, chopped thyme, salt, and pepper, cooking for an additional 1 minute to release the aromas.
- Add Bisquick for thickening: Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of Bisquick over the vegetable mixture and stir well to combine it with the softened vegetables.
- Add chicken broth and whisk: Slowly pour in the 5 cups of chicken broth while continuously whisking to prevent lumps from forming, creating a smooth broth base.
- Add shredded chicken and bring to boil: Mix in the shredded rotisserie chicken and continue cooking until the broth comes to a boil.
- Prepare dumpling dough: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of Bisquick with ⅔ cup of whole milk. Stir until a dough forms that can be spooned onto the soup.
- Add dumplings to boiling broth: Once the broth is boiling, drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough on top of the soup surface.
- Cook dumplings covered: Place a lid on the pot and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let the dumplings cook covered for 10 minutes to steam through.
- Finish cooking dumplings uncovered: Remove the lid and continue cooking for another 10 minutes, allowing the dumplings to firm up and cook fully.
- Serve hot: Once the dumplings are cooked through, ladle the chicken and dumplings into bowls and serve immediately for a warm, hearty meal.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and extra flavor.
- Bisquick acts both as a thickener for the broth and the base for the dumplings.
- Make sure to whisk the broth thoroughly after adding Bisquick to avoid lumps.
- You can substitute fresh thyme with ½ teaspoon dried thyme if unavailable.
- For a lower-fat option, substitute butter with olive oil and whole milk with 2% milk.
Keywords: Chicken and dumplings, Bisquick chicken recipe, comfort food, easy chicken dumplings, rotisserie chicken recipe

