Our easy Instant Pot chicken and dumplings recipe with rotisserie chicken is so yummy!i Just takes 14 minutes in any pressure cooker, Crockpot Express or Ninja Foodi. The ultimate one pot comfort food made in no time at all.
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- Ninja Foodi Chicken and Dumplings
- Rotisserie Chicken and Dumplings Ingredients
- What Kind of Vegetables to Add
- How to Make Biscuit Dumplings
- How to Thicken Sauce
- Can you add noodles?
- How Long to Cook Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings
- Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
- FAQ
- What sides go well with chicken and dumplings?
This is probably our favorite meal, especially when it’s chilly outside. One of our favorite Instant Pot recipes that reminds me of my childhood but made a lot faster in one pot.
Ninja Foodi Chicken and Dumplings
You can make this as an easy Ninja Foodi recipe using the lid that is not attached. All instructions below work for any brand of pressure cooker, done in about 20 minutes in a creamy sauce and tender meat.
We make things easier this is made with refrigerated biscuits but you could use gnocchi or Bisquick if you’d rather. With vegetables, meat and sauce all together in one this will remind you of your childhood for sure.
This pressure cooker recipe is total comfort food and doesn’t take all the time your Grandmother took to make it on the stovetop either. She would definitely be jealous if she saw you now. 😉 Here are a few questions you might have before you get started:
Rotisserie Chicken and Dumplings Ingredients
First you’re going to need some meat, duh. You can use chicken thighs or breasts whichever you prefer really. Just choose medium sized that are the same thickness. You can use fresh and saute in the first step or make it easier with diced up rotisserie chicken meat!
What Kind of Vegetables to Add
As for vegetables we insist on Carrots peeled and sliced into dials, thicker will not fall apart as much. Celery sliced is nice, some like frozen peas, and onions are a given.
How to Make Biscuit Dumplings
NO need to make fluffy Bisquick biscuits “from scratch”, we are all about easy recipes here, and ready made refrigerated style works great! There are frozen rolls you can use too. Just defrost the dough just enough to slice them into small bits and use that instead for an easy one pot meal.
Homemade Dumplings (Option)
Yes you can make homemade dumplings and cut up the biscuit pieces. But if I can find a quicker way I’m all about it, so I used refrigerated biscuits. Of course you want a soft consistency and these do the trick perfectly. If you’re looking for an easy way to make chicken and dumplings in your Instant Pot or Ninja Foodi you’ve got to give this one a whirl.
How to Thicken Sauce
Set pot to saute again and take some hot liquid out and into a bowl.Whisk this and a few tablespoons of cornstarch together in a small bowl to thicken broth. When this is smooth, add this into your pot as well as your milk. Allow to bubble. Shred your chicken and add back into your pot. Serve!
If you make a turkey this year you could easily use the leftovers instead of chicken. It’s a quick meal done in 30 minutes which we love but can be made as slow cooker chicken and dumplings too.
Can you add noodles?
If you prefer to use pasta instead of dough dollops on top I’d make this pressure cooker chicken noodle casserole instead. Alternatively you could submerge about 1 cup of uncooked elbow macaroni at the very top without stirring before you seal the lid with this same recipe.
I have seen frozen versions in some stores. If you’re able to get your hands on some those are great choices as well. Only difference is they will emit a bit of liquid while cooking and thin your soup just a bit. Here’s how you make this easy chicken and dumplings recipe
How Long to Cook Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings
If you are using fresh breasts you will want to close the lid and set at high pressure for 12 minutes. With precooked, leftover or rotisserie chicken you will only need 6 minutes for this. When done do a quick release and lift lid carefully. Remove chicken and put in a bowl, cover to keep warm.
Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1-1.5 lbs chicken, boneless skinless, medium size, or chunked rotisserie
- 3 large carrots, large dials
- 2 stalks celery , sliced thick so they don’t get too muchy
- 1/2 small onion, large chunks
- 1 cup chicken broth, (add more if you like a lot of liquid)
- 1/2 cup milk, (whole is best, add a bit more if you want more liquid)
- 1 tsp salt, optional – we usually don’t add any
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp pepper
- 3 large refrigerated biscuits, Grands is what I used (cut into spoon size pieces)
- 1-2 tbsp cornstarch, optional to thicken broth
Instructions
- Put medium size chicken breasts, vegetables, seasonings and chicken broth in your Instant Pot or pressure cooker. Make sure breasts are of similar sizes so they cook evenly. If using rotisserie chicken, cut into large bite size pieces.
- Put lid on and set at high pressure for 12 minutes for fresh meat, 6 minutes for precooked or rotisserie chicken.
- When done do a quick release and lift lid carefully.
- Remove chicken and put in a bowl, cover to keep warm. Cut each refrigerated biscuit into 4-6 pieces.
- Set IP to saute and add cut up biscuits, put inside of liquid mixture.
- Wait until it boils and allow to bubble for 1 full minute so it steams the biscuits. Turn pot off/cancel.
- Put lid back on and set to low pressure for 4 minutes or high for 1 minute. Do a quick release when done and carefully lift lid. Set to saute again.
- Pour milk in pot with liquid and stir slightly. In a small dish whisk together 1 tbsp of cornstarch + a few tbsp of your hot broth whisking until smooth. Pour this mixture into your pot and stir gently. Can add another tbsp of cornstarch with same whisking if you want it even thicker.
- Shred cooked chicken and add back into your pressure cooker.
- Allow IP to start to boil/bubble again for about 1 full minute to mix all liquids. Serve!
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
FAQ
Well the way we did it for this was to add small bits of refrigerated biscuit pieces in liquid on saute. Then pressure cooked for just a few minutes and they were perfect.
Yes, you can cook dumplings in the oven on their own, but they will turn out more like baked or crispy dumplings rather than the traditional steamed or boiled versions. Preheat to 375, set on sheet pan in one layer, bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through for even crispiness.
I haven’t done that with with our easy pressure cooker chicken and dumplings recipe here but I imagine you could. Just keep in mind when reheating, the dumplings will not be the same texture and may turn gummy which wouldn’t be great. You would freeze like any other, when cooled, in a sealed container with some room at the top to account for expansion.
What sides go well with chicken and dumplings?
Sauteed bell peppers are yummy, teamed veggies with a bit of melted butter, salt and pepper. Creamed corn casserole has been a favorite if I am feeding a larger crowd or any sort of side salad is an easy thing to throw together. spinach works well
For us it is a one pot meal. Could add more vegetables on the side though For dessert make air fryer dumplings with apple inside
Looking for more Instant Pot chicken recipes ?? After you love this one you should try our easy Instant Pot chicken noodle soup after that with the same main ingredients as this.
This is a family favorite in our house. I have made this many times and it’s soooo good. Actually requested to make it 2 days in a row. I always triple the recipe because the leftovers are even better the next day. They also freeze well
OH yeah so glad