Quick Chicken Dumpling Soup (Printable Version)

Tender chicken and fluffy dumplings simmer in a cozy soup, made easy with biscuit dough and pantry staples.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Soup Base

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
03 - 4 cups chicken broth
04 - 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or chopped

→ Dumplings

05 - 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (approximately 8 biscuits)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add frozen mixed vegetables and sauté for 5 minutes until just tender.
02 - Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and stir in the cooked chicken.
03 - Tear the biscuit dough into small, bite-sized pieces and gently drop them into the simmering soup base.
04 - Cover the pot and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the dumplings are puffed and cooked through.
05 - Stir the soup gently and ladle hot portions into bowls for serving.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Quick to make with minimal prep
  • Uses convenience items like frozen vegetables and biscuit dough
  • Crowd pleasing comfort food for families or picky eaters
  • Only one pot to clean up
02 -
  • High in protein for a filling meal
  • Soaks up leftover rotisserie chicken perfectly
  • Fluffy dumplings come together in minutes
03 -
  • Cut the biscuit dough smaller for faster more even cooking
  • Always use a lid when steaming dumplings for the best loft
  • Do not over stir after adding dumplings to keep them whole and airy
  • Always taste for salt before serving Different brands of broth and chicken can vary in flavor Never rush the final simmer step letting the dumplings steam to pillowy perfection makes all the difference

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