Dinner

Easy Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

ByJeannette Jaeger February 27, 2026February 27, 2026

Introduction

Easy Chicken and Dumplings is a comforting classic that combines tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and hearty vegetables in a creamy broth. This simple recipe lets you create a satisfying homemade meal perfect for chilly days or anytime you need a warm, cozy dish.

A close-up image of a bowl filled with creamy chicken and dumplings soup. The soup has a thick white base with soft dumplings layered throughout, light beige in color with a fluffy texture. Scattered within the soup are small pieces of orange carrot and bright green peas, adding pops of color. Garnished with small green herb leaves and a sprinkle of black pepper. The bowl is white with a thin beige rim, placed on a white marbled surface. Near the bowl, there is a silver spoon partially submerged in the soup, a pair of white salt and pepper shakers, and some parsley leaves scattered around. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast (see notes)
4 cups chicken broth
2 teaspoons poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cracked pepper
3 cups milk
1/2 cup flour
1 1/2 cups frozen peas and carrots
1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (around 16 ounces)

Instructions

Step 1: Dice the chicken breasts into small bite-sized chunks and add them to a large soup pot.
Step 2: Pour in the chicken broth and add poultry seasoning, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and cracked pepper.
Step 3: Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer.
Step 4: While waiting for the soup to boil, open the biscuit dough and cut each biscuit into 8 pieces. Set aside the pieces.
Step 5: In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and flour until smooth and frothy, with no lumps.
Step 6: Slowly pour the milk mixture into the soup while stirring constantly to combine. Stir in the frozen peas and carrots.
Step 7: Allow the soup to return to a simmer. Add all the biscuit pieces at once, give a quick stir, then cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until the dumplings are tender and cooked through.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, sauté the chicken pieces with a little butter before adding broth.
Use homemade biscuit dough or drop biscuit batter for a different texture.
Add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary for a fragrant boost.
Replace frozen peas and carrots with other vegetables such as corn or green beans.

Storage

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave, stirring occasionally to maintain the texture of the dumplings. Avoid overcooking when reheating to keep dumplings tender.

How to Serve

The image shows a close-up of a creamy chicken and vegetable stew served in a white bowl. The dish has a thick, light beige sauce with visible black pepper specks. Large chunks of white chicken meat are mixed with green peas and small orange carrot pieces. The stew is garnished with small green herb leaves scattered on top. A silver spoon is scooping some of the stew, holding a piece of chicken, a green pea, and a carrot piece, all coated in the creamy sauce. The bowl rests on a white marbled surface with part of a striped cloth visible at the bottom right. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use bone-in chicken instead of boneless?

Yes, you can use bone-in chicken for more flavor. Just simmer until the chicken is cooked through, then remove bones before adding the milk mixture and dumplings.

Can I freeze chicken and dumplings?

While you can freeze this dish, the texture of the dumplings might change after thawing. Freeze the soup without dumplings for best results, then add fresh dumplings when reheating.