Easy Bisquick Chicken and Dumplings (30 Minutes!) (2024)

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Bisquick dumplings are ready in mere minutes for a comforting chicken and dumpling soup as you don’t have to prepare the dough from scratch. Using Bisquick pancake mix is completely a game-changer and great time saver. It’s fast, convenient, with a consistent light and fluffy texture.

Classic homemade chicken and dumplings are delicious and comforting, but sometimes we don’t have time to spend hours making this dish from scratch. This shortcut version is super easy, ready in 30 minutes, with all the great flavors.

I always stock Bisquick pancake mix in my pantry, as this versatile ingredient is so helpful when I am running out of time. My favorite Bisquick recipes include Bisquick Strawberry Shortcake, Bisquick Coffee Cake, and this cozy and satisfying Chicken and Dumplings.

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Tips for the Easiest Bisquick Drop Dumplings

• Don’t overmix the dough. Stir the Bisquick mix and milk until just combined. Overmixing will result in hard dumplings.
• Use a cookie dough scoop or spoon for similar-sized dumplings. Drop the uniform-sized dough into the simmering soup and they’ll cook evenly with consistent results.
• Simmer gently instead of boiling the soup to prevent the dumplings from falling apart. Don’t stir the dumplings after dropping the dough into the pot. Adjust the heat and keep it LOW for a steady simmer. A rolling boil will destroy your delicate dumplings.
• Use leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken to save time. This will further the cook time. Remember that the chicken is already cooked, so not to overcook it. Just add in the rotisserie chicken at the end, after your dumplings are cooked.

How to Make Bisquick Dumplings

This recipe is super easy to make and here’s how it goes:

Make the Soup: Sauté carrots, celery, and onions in a large pot, then add chicken broth and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper. Bring it to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer covered for about 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender. When the vegetables are tender, transfer them to a plate.

Make the Dough: Combine Bisquick mix and milk in a mixing bowl. Mix until just combined.

Cook Bisquick Dumplings: Spoon out a piece of Bisquick dumpling dough and drop it into the soup. Repeat this process until you’ve used up all the Bisquick dough. Simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the dumplings are fully cooked.

Add chicken and vegetables: Add shredded chicken and vegetables into the broth. Season with more salt and pepper if needed, and cook for about 3 minutes or until heated through.

That’s it! Serve immediately when the dumplings are warm and fluffy.

Storage and Make it Ahead

Store the soup and dumplings in separate airtight containers. They’ll last for about 3 days in the fridge and up to 3 months in the freezer.

More Favorite Soup Recipes

If you like these Bisquick dumplings, try one of these soup recipes next:

• Chicken and Noodle Soup
• Spicy Miso Ramen Soup
• Pork Soup
• Yellow Squash Soup