Description

This hearty chicken and dumplings recipe uses Bisquick mix for quick dough and vegetables for a comforting meal. Tender chicken is shredded directly into the pot, and fluffy dumplings absorb a savory broth. Add peas for a natural sweetness and a satisfying family-friendly dish. No rotisserie chicken needed—just basic ingredients and simple steps.

Ingredients

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3 cups Bisquick mix
1 whole chicken (3–4 lbs), trimmed
8 cups vegetable broth
1 cup peas (frozen preferred)
3 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tbsp garlic powder)

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Instructions

Quarter chicken and remove excess fat
Warm 8 cups broth in a large pot over medium heat
Pulse frozen peas to slightly thaw and add to the pot
Simmer chicken and peas in broth until nearly tender (20 minutes)
Remove chicken to a bowl and reserve 1 cup of the cooking liquid
Shred chicken meat directly into the pot or storage container
Mix 2 3/4 cups Bisquick with reserved broth, 1 cup milk, and melted butter to form a soft dough
Drop dumpling dough (1 tbsp per dumpling) into the pot
Cover and simmer dumplings until golden and tender (15-20 minutes)
Serve with chicken and peas in broth.

Notes

Replace chicken with turkey or boneless thighs for alternatives
Use garlic powder if fresh garlic is unavailable
Substitute 2 cups broth with milk (whole or plant-based) for lighter dumplings
Adjust dumpling quantity based on preference
Keep broth high during cooking (add small amounts of water if needed)

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 400
Sugar: 0g
Sodium: 2000mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 100mg