Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings is an easy comfort food dinner made with tender chicken, potatoes, mixed vegetables, and fluffy Bisquick dumplings. Everything comes together in a creamy chicken broth for a hearty, homemade meal that’s perfect for chilly evenings.
I’ve been making chicken and dumplings for years, and the Instant Pot makes this family favorite so much easier. I love using frozen mixed vegetables to save time, and the homemade Bisquick dumplings are always my favorite part.
Why I Love This Recipe
About the Ingredients
- Chicken Breast: Boneless chicken breast cooks until tender and shreds easily.
- Potatoes: Add heartiness and make this a filling meal.
- Onion: Adds flavor to the creamy broth.
- Chicken Broth: Creates the flavorful base for the chicken and dumplings.
- Heavy Cream: Makes the broth rich and creamy.
- Frozen Mixed Vegetables: An easy shortcut that adds color and flavor without extra chopping.
- Bisquick: Makes soft, fluffy dumplings without starting from scratch.
- Milk: Combines with the Bisquick to create the dumpling dough.
Be sure to check out the full recipe and ingredient list below
How to Make Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings
Pressure Cook the Chicken: Add the cubed chicken, potatoes, onion, frozen vegetables, and chicken broth to the Instant Pot. Cook on High Pressure for 14 minutes, then carefully perform a quick release.
Make It Creamy: Select Sauté, stir in the heavy cream, and bring to a gentle boil.
Prepare the Dumplings: Mix the Bisquick and milk in a separate bowl. Drop spoonfuls of dough into the hot broth.
Cook the Dumplings: Cover with a glass lid and simmer for 5–7 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through. The broth will thicken as it cools.
Tips I Found Helpful
- Cut Evenly: Dice the chicken and potatoes into similar-sized pieces so they cook evenly.
- Use Frozen Vegetables: Add them straight from the freezer. No need to thaw.
- Don’t Overmix the Dumplings: Stir the Bisquick and milk just until combined to keep the dumplings tender.
- Check the Dumplings: Cut into a larger dumpling to make sure the center is fully cooked before serving.
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Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings
Creamy Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings with tender chicken, vegetables, potatoes, and fluffy Bisquick dumplings.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless chicken breast, cubed
- 2 cups potatoes, cubed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 (16-ounce) bag frozen mixed vegetables
For the Dumplings
- 2 cups Bisquick
- ⅔ cup milk
Instructions
- Add the cubed chicken, potatoes, diced onion, and frozen mixed vegetables to the Instant Pot.
- Pour in the chicken broth.
- Secure the lid and cook on High Pressure for 14 minutes.
- Carefully perform a quick pressure release.
- Select Sauté and stir in the heavy cream. Bring to a gentle boil.
- In a separate bowl, combine the Bisquick and milk until just mixed.
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough into the hot broth.
- Cover with a glass lid and simmer for 5–7 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through.
- Allow the chicken and dumplings to cool slightly before serving. The broth will thicken as it cools.
Notes
Do not overmix the dumpling dough. Check that the center of a larger dumpling is fully cooked before serving. The broth will continue to thicken as it cools.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
6Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 742Total Fat: 31gSaturated Fat: 14gUnsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 114mgSodium: 1604mgCarbohydrates: 76gFiber: 4gSugar: 14gProtein: 36g
Thanks So Much for this Awesome Chicken & Dumplings Recipe, I Have Not Made Good Old Chicken & Dumplings in a Long Time! There’s Something About Eating Chicken & Dumplings When it’s Cold Outside that Makes it So Nostalgic! Well Thanks Again for Sharing, Have a Blessed Day My Friend! – Jana
Gotta try this! Looks good and instant comfort food is always welcome at my house!
I made this last night for my elderly uncle and my toddler grandson. We all loved it! I used chicken legs, because my uncle only eats the dark meat; I browned chicken legs in a skillet first, then added them to the pot with the other ingredients. I also omitted the cheese. It was delicious. Thank you!
There isn’t any cheese in the recipe!
@Lora, Lol I thought I missed something! I’m in the middle of cooking up a pot right now!
Made this and it’s amazing! Now a family favorite. Making it again tonight!! Won’t let me rate this 5 stars. It is definitely 5 plus stars!
We all loved this recipe! ThaNK YOU
I usually make my C&D in the crockpot, I can’t wait to ty this!!
How did you keep it from burning on bottom?
Can you use frozen chicken breasts?
I made this for dinner tonight. I did cut the time to 9 minutes with a 10 min NPR. I used whole chicken breasts and shredded while thickening. Added dumplings and chicken at the same time. Put the glass lid on and went to stir after 5 minutes and they were done and it was starting to stick. It was delicious. Perfect!! Best thing for a cold night!! Thank you for all you do!
Can I double this recipe???
When you add the dumplings and you continue to cook,meaning still on sauté mode?
I made this tonight. I omitted the cheese. The dumplings were very doughy on the inside, and it was sticking to the bottom of the pot. It had a good flavor, just not sure what I did wrong. Any suggestions?
Mine were the same way. Had to take dumplings out before they were done because it was burning on the bottom.
There isn’t any cheese in the recipe!
At last, A Chicken and Dumpling recipe like my Mom used to make! My sister and I both bought Instant Pots and she has already made this recipe tonight! I’m making up my grocery list so I can make it tomorrow. She says it is FANTASTIC! In fact, she is totally raving that “THIS IS THE RECIPE!” we have been looking for! Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful recipe. It is definitely going to be made often.
WOW SO GLAD YOU LIKE IT 🙂
This came out excellently but my Instant pot reported “burn” after adding the cheese. Not sure how to avoid that but I will definitely make this again!
Great flavour but the bottom burnt. Lost quite a bit of the recipe because of this. I do want to make it again just not sure how to prevent it from burning. Any advice would be so appreciated. Thank you!
Fantastic
I do add minced garlic cloves and some spices.
Did this recipe initially have cheese in it? I went to make it tonight and no cheese was called for. If it’s changed can you post in comments how much was in originally and when to add? My family missed it!
Yes I made it again and it don’t need the cheese but you can add some 😐
In the reviews people keep talking about cheese, I do not see any cheese in the chicken and dumplings receipe???
I made it again and removed the cheese
The video shows olive oil and spices but they’re not in the recipe. What did you use and what are the measurements?
This looks delicious and easy! Thank you.
Made this last night for dinner. It was outstanding, to say the least! I’m 80 yrs. young and bought this IP in March. I’ve had some very good results and some not so hot ones! I also like your chicken pot pie casserole which I’ve made several times. Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? Cold start yogurt and crème de pots are two of our favorites. Thanks for all the great recipes!
This is a quick and delicious meal!
What are the spices?
HI!
I love this recipe!
My mom, who does not have an instapot, wants to make this in her crock pot. What changes would need to be made? Sorry, I am a cooking rookie 🙂
I diced up an onion and then followed the instructions which means the onions didn’t make it into the pot before it was under pressure LOL I just realized my onions were still on another counter so I guess they are in the ingredient list in error? Or missing from the instructions.
Which should it be? Just to help others as well in the future.. thank you 🙂
This turned out great! Thanks so much for the recipe! For those who had problems with the bottom burning, try stirring periodically while the dumplings are cooking.
Your recipe should state to watch the video! Or your recipe should state adding oil to chicken, adding seasoning and it never says when to add onions! Making now! We’ll see how it comes out
This is the best Chicken & Dumplings that I have ever made!!!!! Absolutely Delicious!!! I added pepper,season salt and garlic powder as seasonings. I also used 1/2 & 1/2 instead of heavy cream. Make sure you stir really well before pressure cooking! Also, after doing the quick release I only used the Saute’ mode for 3 minutes. Then I dropped the Bisquick mix in, put the glass lid on and just let rest for about 10 minutes or until the “dumplings” were cooked through. Can’t wait to make this again!!!
I’ve been making chicken & dumplings for 45 years, and eating it for 60. Finally a recipe that is Close to mine! I do make my dumplings from scratch, and use fresh veggies instead of frozen though. Was helpful on the time needed to make my recipe. Without this dish my husband, son and myself would literally have starved to death back in the lean years. I used nothing but chicken wings because back then they were super cheap, made my own broth, and used homegrown green beans. Some weeks that was all we could afford and ate it every day! Surprisingly, we all still love it, lol. Thanks!
Used this recipe tonight and it was wonderful! We used a combo of thigh and breast meat. I also didn’t have cream so I substituted for a can of cream of chicken and added a little orzo to help thicken it up. I added pepper, garlic powder, and parsley. Definitely saving this recipe for future use! Thank you!!! 🙂