Easy Chicken and Dumplings

Name: Easy Chicken and Dumplings (30-Minute One-Pot)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 whole rotisserie chicken; 6 chicken bouillon cubes; 8 cups water; 2 cans (16.3 oz each) refrigerated butter-flavored biscuits; all-purpose seasoning blend, to taste

This easy chicken and dumplings recipe uses store-bought rotisserie chicken and refrigerated biscuits to deliver a complete one-pot meal in under 30 minutes. It's comfort food with minimal hands-on time.

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🏷️Rotisserie chicken

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Total

30 min

Servings

6

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$13–$21

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Ingredients

1 whole rotisserie chicken
6 chicken bouillon cubes
8 cups water
2 cans (16.3 oz each) refrigerated butter-flavored biscuits
all-purpose seasoning blend, to taste

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Instructions

1
Pour 8 cups of water into a large pot.
2
Add the chicken bouillon cubes and a generous amount of all-purpose seasoning to the water. Bring to a boil.
3
While the broth comes to a boil, shred the meat from the rotisserie chicken, discarding the bones and skin.
4
Pour any juices from the rotisserie chicken container into the pot, then add the shredded chicken.
5
Open the cans of biscuits. Using scissors, cut each biscuit into smaller pieces directly into the simmering pot.
6
Stir to combine, ensuring the dumplings are submerged in the broth.
7
Cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the dumplings are cooked through and the broth has thickened. The dumplings will sink when they are done.
8
Serve hot and enjoy.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Bring broth to a full boil before adding biscuits to ensure they cook through evenly and don't sink.
Shred the rotisserie chicken with two forks while still warm for faster prep and easier incorporation into broth.
Arrange biscuits in a single layer on the broth surface rather than stacking; they'll cook more evenly and brown better.
Taste broth before serving and adjust seasoning blend; rotisserie chicken saltiness varies by brand.

Substitutions

Refrigerated butter-flavored biscuits → homemade biscuit dough or canned plain biscuits (adjust seasoning accordingly)
Chicken bouillon cubes → chicken broth (use 8 cups total, omit water)
All-purpose seasoning blend → salt, pepper, and fresh herbs like thyme or parsley (¼ tsp each)

Storage & make-ahead

Store leftovers in an airtight container up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop over medium heat; biscuits will soften when reheated.

Common Questions

Can I use fresh chicken instead of rotisserie?

Yes, but you'll need to cook it first. Poach boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the broth for 12-15 minutes until cooked through, then shred and proceed.