The Best Chicken and Dumplings Recipe (2024)

There is nothing I love more than a lazy, delicious meal. This homemade chicken and dumplings recipe checks all of those boxes – easy to make, minimal to no prep work, and tastes amazing (even days later)!

If you’re after a cozy, delicious recipe that takes almost no time to put together… there’s really nothing better than this old fashioned chicken and dumplings recipe! It’s the ultimate comfort food.

Why you’ll love this chicken and dumplings recipe

Easy comfort food. If you’re after an easy weeknight dinner meal that will be mostly hands off and done within 30 minutes… look no further than this crock pot chicken and dumplings recipe!

Requires little to no prep work. Feel free to buy pre-cut veggies, a rotisserie chicken, and refrigerated biscuit dough to make this a semi hands off meal. Slow cooker chicken meals have never been easier!

Perfect meal in the cooler months. Chicken and dumplings are best when served hot and fresh – and it’s a comforting meal that feels like a hug in a bowl. Everyone needs that around the cooler months!

Ingredients

To make this chicken dumplings recipe, you’ll need:

• Rotisserie chicken – The best option for a lazy chicken and dumplings recipe! However, you can use boneless chicken thighs or chicken breasts if you have more time on your hands (I typically used pre cooked chicken though).
• Fresh veggies – In this chicken and dumplings recipe I used celery, carrots, peas, garlic, and shallot. If you ask me, chicken and dumplings is one of those recipes that you can put whatever fresh vegetables you have on hand into the soup and it’ll taste great. So, use what you have!
• Chicken broth – Whether you use store bought or homemade chicken broth, it’s a crucial ingredient in this recipe. We’re not using any water in our chicken and dumplings and need something flavorful to cook this creamy chicken soup in! Feel free to sub with chicken stock.
• Heavy cream – The heavy cream gives this soup more flavor as well as it’s creaminess.
• Butter – Used to soften the vegetables and adds flavor to the dish.
• Flour – Used to thicken the chicken soup.
• Biscuits – Store bought biscuits are a must have if you’re short on time! If you’re not, I highly recommend making your own dumplings for this recipe.
• Seasonings – Fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, salt, and pepper are used in this recipe.

That’s all you’ll need to make some homemade chicken and dumplings! If you’re feeling ambitious, though, feel free to make some homemade dumplings. For that, you’ll need additional flour, baking powder, and vegetable oil!

When I make dumpling dough next, I’ll make sure to document my step by step process for making homemade dumplings and write up a recipe but for now… store bought are great!

How to make chicken and dumplings

Homemade chicken and dumplings coming right up!!

Heat the butter in a slow cooker over medium heat. Once melted, add the carrots and celery and soften. Add in the shallot and cook until translucent, then and the garlic and cook until it’s fragrant.

Add the flour to the pot and toss the vegetables for about two minutes. Next, add the fresh herbs and chicken broth to the pot and give everything a good stir.

Pour in the heavy cream, frozen peas, and rotisserie chicken to the slow cooker and stir to combine. Top off with the dumplings, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.

Remove the cover and insert a toothpick into a dumpling. If it comes out clean, you’re done baking! You can now plate your chicken and dumplings and enjoy while it’s hot!

Notes – If you’d like a thicker soup, feel free to add 1:1 ratio of cornstarch and water to the boiling broth!

Frequently asked questions

Can I make this in the instant pot?

You can! Instant pot chicken and dumplings is a bit different than the method listed below, though.

Essentially, you’ll add everything to the instant pot and cook on high pressure for about 10 minutes. Then, use the quick release to let the steam out and break apart the dumplings.

Serve and enjoy!

Do homemade chicken and dumplings make for good leftovers?

Oh yes, absolutely! I’d argue that chicken and dumplings tastes better the next day.

Like most soup and stew recipes, you may need to ad a bit more water or broth to thin the chicken and dumplings out, as the dumplings will most likely soak up whatever they’re able to overnight!

How long will this chicken and dumplings last?

Store in an airtight container for up to four days in the fridge, preferably less. The longer it sits, the more the dumplings will start to disintegrate in the liquid.

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