For a simple yet comforting weeknight meal, whip up these easy Bisquick dumplings. It calls for staples like chicken broth, frozen vegetables and Bisquick mix — all of which you probably already have on hand. This particular version also features shredded chicken, but you can easily make it vegetarian by omitting the meat and using vegetable broth. Either way, you can be sure this recipe will hit the spot.

Easy Bisquick dumplings recipe

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Things You\’ll Need

  • 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, shredded or chopped

  • 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced

  • 1 1/2 cup mixed vegetables, frozen or fresh

  • 5 cups chicken or vegetable broth

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

  • 3 bay leaves

  • 1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)

  • 2 1/4 cups Bisquick mix

  • 2/3 cup milk or water

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter

Tip

Use heavy cream for an extra-hearty meal. But if you'd like to keep it light, feel free to skip it.

Ingredients for easy Bisquick dumplings

Step 1

In a large pot, warm the olive oil or butter over medium heat. Cook the onion for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender.

Cook the onions

Step 2

Add the mixed vegetables, broth, salt, pepper and bay leaves. Simmer for 7 to 10 minutes.

Simmer vegetables and broth

Step 3

While the broth is simmering, combine the Bisquick mix and milk in a large bowl.

Combine Bisquick and milk

Step 4

Stir until thoroughly combined. The batter should be sticky, but it should still clump together. If it's too dry, slowly add more milk, one tablespoon at a time. If it's too wet, add a sprinkle of Bisquick.

Mix Bisquick and milk

Step 5

Form the batter into dumplings, about the size of golf balls.

Form Bisquick dumplings into balls

Step 6

To the pot, add the chicken and heavy cream, if using. Stir well. Drop the dumplings onto the liquid, making sure they aren't completely submerged.

Reduce to low heat and simmer for 10 minutes, uncovered.

Add the heavy cream and chicken

Step 7

Cover the pot. Simmer for another 10 minutes or until the liquid is thick.

Simmer until the liquid is thick

Remove the bay leaves before serving. If you'd like, garnish your easy Bisquick dumplings with fresh parsley or oregano.

Easy Bisquick dumplings

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