These simply delicious chicken and dumplings have thousands of fans. The chicken stew takes help from a rotisserie chicken, but the dumplings are made from-scratch and practically fool-proof.
I think chicken and dumplings might be my favorite comfort food dish. It’s most definitely my son’s favorite. He has requested these chicken and dumplings for his birthday dinner for the past few years, and I am always happy to make them for him. They are as simple as they are delicious because they start with a rotisserie chicken.
Watch how to make Chicken and Dumplings:
I found the dumpling recipe here and thanks to reader comments used melted butter instead of oil and cooked them covered for 25 minutes. They turn out light and fluffy every time I make them. This recipe uses short-cuts (rotisserie chicken and canned soup) because I wanted to create an easy and quicker version of this classic comfort food. It isn’t an old-fashioned recipe for chicken and dumplings that starts with a whole chicken, but I do plan to create that type of recipe too.
Tips for making Simply Delicious Chicken and Dumplings:
- Purchase rotisserie chicken ahead if it’s on sale. Shred the chicken and place it in a freezer-safe zippered bag and freeze for up to one month. Then you’ll have chicken ready to go for whenever you want to make chicken and dumplings.
- Use a stock pot to make your simply delicious chicken and dumplings. A glass lid helps to see the dumplings while they are cooking without having to remove the lid to peek.
- I use this cookie scoop to drop the dumplings into the pot.
- If you like this recipe, don’t miss my new recipe for Southwest Chicken and Dumplings.
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Simply Delicious Chicken and Dumplings
Ingredients
- 1 rotisserie chicken white and dark meat shredded and skin removed
- 6 small carrots peeled and diced
- 3 ribs celery diced (about 1 cup)
- 1 sweet onion diced
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 can cream of onion soup you can also use cream of chicken or cream of celery
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter melted
Instructions
- In a large stock pot over medium heat, melt the two tablespoons of butter and add the carrots, celery, onion, parsley and all the seasonings, salt through pepper. Cook until the vegetables are starting to soften, about 5 - 8 minutes.
- Add the cream of onion soup, chicken stock and shredded rotisserie chicken. Stir well. Bring to a low boil and reduce heat to a gentle simmer.
- To make the dumplings, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk together the milk and melted butter. Pour the milk mixture into the flour mixture and stir together with a spatula until a smooth ball of dough forms.
- Using a 1.5 tablespoon capacity cookie scoop, drop the dumpling batter balls into the simmering stew one at a time until all the dough has been used. The dough should make 15 dumplings.
- Cover the pot and allow to cook (without uncovering) on a low simmer for 25 minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition
Southwest Chicken and Dumplings:
Shhhh, don’t tell! But I might just like these Southwest Chicken and Dumplings a little bit better. Check out my latest chicken and dumplings recipe and tell me what you think!
More Simple and Delicious Chicken Recipes:
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- Slow Cooker Ohio Shredded Chicken Sandwiches
- French Onion Chicken Soup
- Simple Chicken Burrito Bowls
- 75 Easy Chicken Recipes
Janice says
Can you freeze the chicken and dumplings? Going out of town and trying to find dinners I can freeze!!! This looks SO delicious!!!
foodtasticmom says
I haven’t tried freezing them. But I think you could. I’m wondering if the texture of the dumplings would change much after thawing? Let me know if you try freezing this recipe!
Kayla says
Yum! Made this tonight and it was so good! I’ve tried other recipes using the canned biscuit and it turned out so gross. Decided to try it this way and it’s worth the extra work. And it wasn’t even that hard! Everyone loved it!
foodtasticmom says
Thank you so much Kayla! I’m glad you said the dumplings weren’t that hard. They really aren’t! I’m so happy you enjoyed this meal 🙂
Amy says
Made tonight for family. It was delicious! They whole family enjoyed and it was pretty easy recipe. Thank you!
foodtasticmom says
And thank you for taking the time to come back and rate the recipe. I’m so happy that your family enjoyed this recipe 🙂
Christie says
This recipe is so easy and delicious! This is definitely a keeper. Thank you so much!
foodtasticmom says
Thank you for leaving the positive rating!
Mandy says
I had a craving for chicken and dumplings today and although I’ve never made them before, they turned out great! My husband loved them, too! This recipe is a keeper!
foodtasticmom says
I’m so happy to hear this Mandy. Thanks for taking the time to come back and comment!
Sasha says
I love this recipe! And so does my family. Best comfort food. May daughter requests it all the time❤️
foodtasticmom says
Love hearing this. Thank you for taking the time to rate and comment.
Ruchi says
Oh, chicken and dumplings is an ultimate comfort food in my house. Family favorite favorite and absolutely delicious!
foodtasticmom says
Thank you so much Ruchi!
Emma says
What a hearty, warming dinner – perefect now that the nights are getting colder!
foodtasticmom says
Yes, chicken and dumplings are the ultimate comfort food!
Lauren Vavala @ DeliciousLittleBites says
I was just telling me son that I needed to make him chicken and dumplings! I can’t believe he’s 11 and I’ve never made it as it was one of my favorites growing up – pinning this for SOON!
foodtasticmom says
So happy to hear this. Thank you for the Pin and come back to let me know what you both think!
Juli says
This brings back childhood memories! My mom made chicken and dumplings often! Looks like amazing comfort food! Thank you for this post!!!
foodtasticmom says
You’re welcome. I hope you try this version and let me know what you think!
Amy | The Cook Report says
Chicken and dumplings is my ultimate comfort food, this version looks fantastic!
foodtasticmom says
It really is. One of our all-time favorite family dinners. Thanks Amy!
Rose says
I have been making the same recipe for chicken and dumplings forever. I decided to try your recipe because I didn’t have to cook the chicken first. It was much simplier starting with a rotisserie chicken. My husband loved it, but I liked it better the second day. The only change I made was to use the red lobster cheddar bay biscuits recipe for the dumplings.
foodtasticmom says
Oh wow. The cheddar bay biscuit recipe would be an amazing addition. So you used that recipe and they cooked up well as dumplings? That is great to know. I will have to try it!
Rose says
I used the box mix and had to cook them about 5 minutes longer. Your recipe was the first time I tried it. I wish it was my idea, but I saw it on Pinterest. It worked!
foodtasticmom says
Glad to hear it!
Matt says
Thank you for sharing this amazing and easy to follow recipe it’s now a staple in my family.
foodtasticmom says
I’m very happy to hear this Matt. Thanks for the positive review and rating!
Pam says
Thanks for the recipe. This is a 5 star. I found it in August and I have made it several times. Never have I made better dumplings.
foodtasticmom says
Love this review. So happy that you enjoy my recipe for chicken and dumplings. Thanks very much Pam!
Chelly says
Made this tonight for dinner. The only addition was some half and half for a creamier soup. I also used a 1/2 tablespoon to make smaller dumplings. My husband and son loved it as well. Thanks for the recipe!
foodtasticmom says
Thank you. I love getting positive reviews 🙂
Angi says
This was delicious! I put in 2 tsp of pepper to give it a bit more kick and we all just loved it. I’ve been looking for the perfect recipe for chicken ‘n dumplings and this is it!
foodtasticmom says
Love it. Thanks for the rating and comment!
Joanna Stephens says
I love the idea of using rotisserie chicken for this chicken and dumplings! Sounds delicious!!
foodtasticmom says
Thanks very much Joanna!
Tracy says
Those shortcuts are PERFECT for busy weeknights – thank you!
foodtasticmom says
I agree! You’re welcome.
Andrea Metlika says
This looks incredible! Can’t wait to try this.
foodtasticmom says
Thank you Andrea. Come back and let us know what you think!
Sabrina says
This is the perfect dinner for a cold winter’s day! My entire family loved it!
foodtasticmom says
So happy to hear this Sabrina. Thank you!
Pam says
You read my mind! I was just thinking of chicken and dumplings and wondered how they could be made easier. Thanks so much!
foodtasticmom says
You’re so welcome!
Sam Overmyer says
I am not a cook by any means and this recipe was simple, hearty and delicious. I used bourbon smoked paprika too for a little flare. A great soup for sure and we ate every last drop!
foodtasticmom says
I’ve got to find some of that bourbon smoked paprika 🙂 Thanks so much for the positive rating Sam!
Emma says
I have not had chicken and dumplings in ages – this recipe reminds me of my Nan. Thank you for sharing 🙂
foodtasticmom says
You’re welcome. I hope you try it!
Susan says
These were so delicious I didn’t want to make the dumplings so I used frozen biscuits and cut them in 1/4’s and it turned out amazing. I microwaved them for about 45 secs sonthat I could cut them. It was just another short cut :). Thank you for the yummy recipe! Susan
foodtasticmom says
Great short cut! Love hearing how readers make my recipes their own. Thank you for the comment.
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
Chicken and dumplings is such a deliciously comforting meal. This looks sooo good!
foodtasticmom says
It is perfect comfort food. Thanks Bintu!
Valentina says
You just got your self yet another fan of this recipe. Oh wow does it look delicious and SO comforting. I want a serving right this minute!
foodtasticmom says
I really appreciate that Valentina, thank you!
Amy | The Cook Report says
There really is nothing more comforting that chicken and dumplings!
foodtasticmom says
I could not agree more.