Stovetop Chicken and Dumplings in 30 Minutes

Stovetop Chicken and Dumplings in 30 Minutes makes for a comforting busy weekday meal. The trick to having this on the table in 30 minutes, is to start with rotisserie chicken. It features fluffy dumplings made with biscuit dough that are cook to perfection in a flavorful chicken broth. Minimal effort turns this into a one pot filling meal that the whole family will love.

Easy Stovetop Chicken and Dumplings in 30 Minutes Recipe

There are few meals that say Southern comfort food quite like a big pot of Chicken and Dumplings. Rich, creamy broth, tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and hearty vegetables come together to create a cozy one-pot meal that’s perfect after a long, busy day. I grew up enjoying chicken and dumplings as a regular supper at my mom’s table, so every bowl brings back warm memories of home. It’s the kind of old-fashioned comfort food that never goes out of style.

Traditional Southern chicken and dumplings recipes are often wonderfully simple, made with tender chicken simmered in a thick, flavorful broth with either rolled flat dumplings or soft drop biscuits made from scratch that form the dumplings.

Vegetables weren’t always part of the classic recipe, but I love adding carrots, celery or peas, and onions to give the broth even more flavor, color, and texture. Not only do the vegetables make this recipe extra hearty, they also transform it into a complete one-pot chicken and dumplings meal that’s perfect for feeding the family with minimal fuss.

Key ingredients you’ll need to make easy Chicken and Dumplings: (Scroll down for the full printable recipe card and quantities.)

• Chicken – Fully cooked rotisserie chicken gives this dish its signature flavor.
• Vegetables – Sweet onion, sliced carrots and celery ribs turn this dish into a one pot meal. You can also make this dish without veggies.
• Liquid – Low Sodium chicken stock or chicken broth add moisture.
• Soup – Cream of chicken soup. You can use classic or cream of chicken with herbs soup.
• Butter – Butter is used for richness and sauteing the vegetables.
• Flour – All purpose flour thickens the broth.
• Seasonings – Salt and black pepper to taste, bay leaf, poultry seasoning, granulated garlic or garlic powder, onion powder and dried tarragon.
• Easy Dumplings – Buttermilk baking mix i.e. Bisquick or a similar store brand mixed with buttermilk.

How to Make Stovetop Chicken and Dumplings in 30 Minutes Recipe

• Sauté the Veggies – Cook the onion, sliced carrots and celery in melted butter until the vegetables are beginning to soften and brown.
• All Purpose Flour – Combine flour and veggies, stir to evenly coat the vegetables.
• Combine – Add bay leaf, condensed soup, chicken broth, chicken, poultry seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder and tarragon. Taste the flavor and adjust the salt and black pepper to your taste. Stir well.
• Bring to a Boil – Increase the burner temperature to medium-high and bring to a boil.
• Make the Dumpling Mixture – Mix together the buttermilk baking mix and buttermilk.
• Drop Biscuit Dough Mixture into the Boiling Broth – Use a tablespoon or scoop to divide the dumpling dough dropping into the boiling broth.
• Simmer Covered – Lower the heat to a gentle simmer and cover. Do not lift the lid for 20 minutes. This is important to allow steam to fill the dumplings so they’ll puff up.
• Stir – Uncover and gently press the dumplings into the broth.
• Let Stand – Remove the pot from the heat and let stand uncovered for 5 minutes before serving.

Kitchen Equipment to Make Chicken and Dumplings in 30 Minutes

• Large pot or 6 quart Dutch oven.
• Knife and cutting board.
• Large spoon.
• Medium bowl and small bowl.
• Measuring cups and measuring spoons.
• Medium-size ice cream scoop to divide the biscuit dough.
• Ladle for serving.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

• Vegetables – When making this dish, if it’s your preference to leave out the vegetables, you can. This recipe is designed to be a one pot meal so, veggies are a must when I make this for my family.
• Alternate Vegetables – You may opt to add a handful of frozen petite peas to the pot in place of carrots and celery. Of course, you can always serve vegetables on the side.
• Broth – You can use chicken stock or chicken broth.
• Chicken – You can use any cooked leftover chicken for this recipe. Chicken breasts, chicken thighs, roasted chicken or cook your own chicken in the stock.
• Alternate Protein – You can also use turkey in this recipe. It’s a fantastic way to reinvent Thanksgiving leftovers.
• Fresh Herbs – You can replace the tarragon with thyme or fresh parsley. You could also omit it altogether.
• How to Make Your Own Chicken – If you’d like to make your own chicken for this recipe, you can do that. To do so, you’ll need 1-2 pounds of boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into large chunks. Cook the chicken pieces in the broth before adding the dumplings cooking just until tender. Pull apart using a fork then add the dumplings and continue to cook per the recipe.
• Leave the Lid in Place – For the best result, leave the lid in place and don’t be tempted to peak. Let the dumplings develop their fluffy goodness all on their own.
• Homemade Chicken Stock – If you prefer to make your own stock checkout Ina Garten’s recipe for  Homemade Chicken Stock here.

Storage and Leftovers

• Leftovers – Store leftover Stovetop Chicken and Dumplings in an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheating – Reheat in single servings in the microwave or in a saucepan on the stovetop over medium heat. You can also reheat in single servings in the microwave.
• Freezer – You can freeze Chicken and Dumplings for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge and reheat just before serving.

More Southern Style Chicken Recipes to Make

Whether you like chicken roasted, fried, slow cooked or grilled, I’ve got you! More easy chicken recipes you may like to try:

• Quick and easy Air Fryer Barbecue Chicken Kabobs.
• Easy Popcorn Chicken are made at home and better than any takeout you’ll buy.
• Crispy fried Chicken Cakes with a Spicy Remoulade sauce to drizzle on top.
• Lemon Rosemary Roast Chicken roasted with vegetables is a delicious family style meal in one.
• Juicy spice rubbed Baked Chicken Thighs.
• Oven Fried Provolone Stuffed Chicken Breasts with a side of pasta is a feast.
• If you’re a slow cooking fan I also have a recipe for Slow Cooked Chicken and Dumplings that remains a fan favorite.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Dutch Oven
• Measuring Set
• Scoops
• Mixing Bowls