Easy Rotisserie Chicken and Dumplings Recipe: Quick Comfort Food
Learn how to make a quick meal with this easy rotisserie chicken and dumplings recipe. Comfort food at it’s easiest with a 30 minute dinner recipe for weekdays.
Looking for a quick and comforting meal? This Rotisserie Chicken and Dumplings Recipe is easy to make and full of flavor. Using pre-cooked rotisserie chicken and refrigerated biscuit dough, you can have a hearty homemade dinner ready in just 30 minutes.
Perfect for busy weeknights, family gatherings, or cozy nights in, this recipe delivers all the comfort of a classic dish with minimal effort. Keep reading to learn how to make this delicious meal, plus tips for variations, storage, and more!
Comfort Food Made Easy
Nothing beats a warm, comforting bowl of chicken and dumplings. This recipe is simple, quick, and packed with flavor. Using rotisserie chicken cuts down on prep time, making it perfect for busy nights. In just 30 minutes, you’ll have a hearty meal that tastes like it took hours to make.
What Is Rotisserie Chicken and Dumplings?
This dish is a shortcut version of the classic Southern favorite. Traditional chicken and dumplings can take hours to prepare, but this version uses pre-cooked rotisserie chicken and refrigerated biscuit dough. The result is a thick, creamy soup with tender dumplings and flavorful chicken. It’s the ultimate comfort food with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of celery soup
- 32 ounces chicken stock or broth
- 1 can (16.3 ounces, 8-count) refrigerated biscuit dough
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
How to Make Rotisserie Chicken and Dumplings
- Heat the Base – In a large pot, whisk together the cream of celery soup and chicken stock. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- Prepare the Dumplings – While the soup is heating, open the tube of biscuit dough. Roll out each biscuit until thin, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Drop in Dumplings – Add the dumpling pieces one at a time, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Simmer and Serve – Reduce the heat to medium-low and let simmer for 15 minutes. The dumplings should be soft and cooked through.
- Add the Chicken – Once the dumplings are cooked through, add the shredded rotisserie chicken. Stir well.
- Season to Taste – Add salt and pepper as needed.
What to Serve Chicken and Dumplings Over
There are so many options for what to serve with this recipe. If you like to serve them over something delicious here are some ideas:
- Mashed Potatoes
- Egg Noodles
- Rice
- Green Beans
- Carrots
- California Vegetable Mix
- Broccoli
Where to Enjoy This Recipe
This dish is great for family dinners, potlucks, or cozy nights at home. It’s also perfect for meal trains when delivering food to friends and family. Take it to a holiday gathering, a church event, or enjoy it after a long day at work.
Variations
- Add Vegetables – Stir in peas, carrots, or celery for extra nutrition.
- Use Different Soup – Swap the cream of celery for cream of chicken or cream of mushroom.
- Make it Spicy – Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce.
- Herb Upgrade – Stir in fresh thyme or parsley for a burst of flavor.
Storage and Make-Ahead Tips
This recipe can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat. If the soup thickens too much, add a splash of chicken broth.
To make ahead, prepare the soup base and store it in the fridge. When ready to serve, heat the base, then add the dumplings and cook as directed.
Common Questions
Can I use homemade dumplings instead of biscuit dough?
Yes! You can make simple dumplings with flour, butter, baking powder, and milk.
What can I use instead of cream of celery soup?
Try cream of chicken or cream of mushroom for a different flavor.
How do I know when the dumplings are done?
They should be soft, slightly puffed, and no longer doughy in the center.
Can I freeze this dish?
It’s best enjoyed fresh, but you can freeze leftovers. The texture of the dumplings may change slightly upon reheating.
Easy Rotisserie Chicken and Dumplings
Ingredients
- 1 can 10.5 ounces cream of celery soup
- 32 ounces chicken stock or broth
- 1 can 16.3 ounces, 8-count refrigerated biscuit dough
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken shredded
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot whisk together the cream of celery soup and chicken stock. Bring to a simmer over medium heat.
- While the soup and chicken stock are heating up, open the tube of biscuit dough and use a rolling pin to roll out each biscuit very thin. Cut the flatted biscuits into bite-sized pieces.
- Once the soup and stock are simmering, and drop the dumplings into the mixture one at a time.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 minutes or until the dumplings are cooked through.
- Once the dumplings are cooked through, add the shredded rotisserie chicken. Stir well.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Conclusion
Rotisserie Chicken and Dumplings is a simple, delicious, and comforting meal. With just a few ingredients, you can have a homemade dinner on the table in no time. Try this recipe tonight and enjoy a warm, satisfying bowl of goodness.
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