5-Ingredient Chicken and Dumplings for Two

Name: 5-Ingredient Chicken and Dumplings for Two
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 2 cups Progresso™ Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth (from 32-oz carton); 1 tablespoon ranch salad dressing & seasoning mix (from 1-oz package); 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1 1/2 cups shredded cooked chicken; 3 biscuits from 1 bag (25 oz) frozen Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Buttermilk Biscuits (12 Count); 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (2 oz)

Prep time:20 min
Total time:20 min
Ingredients:6
Servings:2
Calories per serving:600

By Created by Joanna(Opens in a new tab)Updated 11/04/2025

5-Ingredient Chicken and Dumplings for Two

Prep time:20 min
Total time:20 min
Ingredients:6
Servings:2
Calories per serving:600

A comfort-food meal for two is a rare treat. This recipe makes just enough chicken and dumplings for a cozy night in without too many leftovers in your fridge.

Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Buttermilk Biscuits and Progresso™ Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth make this recipe simple and oh-so-delicious. Classic chicken and dumplings are comforting for many people, and this recipe brings out the traditional flavors you know and love.

Whether you’re hosting a friend, have a 1-1 dinner with your kiddo, or are planning a date night with your sweetheart, this recipe is beloved by all.

Recipe Ingredients

Your dinner for two comes together with a few simple, easy-to-find ingredients. This is what you’ll need:

Pillsbury™ Grands!™ Buttermilk Biscuits: Not only are these biscuits flaky and full of flavor, they’re easy to work with, too. They make a great base for your dumplings.

Progresso™ Reduced Sodium Chicken Broth: This pre-made broth is a simple choice for your dish. The reduced sodium version makes it easy to customize the saltiness to your taste.

Ranch Salad Dressing & Seasoning Mix: Ranch seasoning works perfectly in this dish. With garlic, onion, dill, parsley, and chives, ranch seasoning helps you to flavor your dish without requiring too many individual spices in your cupboard.

Other Ingredients You’ll Need: Shredded cheddar cheese makes this dish ultra-creamy. The shredded cooked chicken adds hearty flavor and protein to the recipe. Simple black pepper brings mild heat and flavor to round out your dinner.

How to Make 5-Ingredient Chicken and Dumplings for Two

A comforting dinner is within reach! Our chicken and dumplings for two comes together in a few easy steps.

1. Warm the Chicken and Broth

Heat your broth, ranch seasoning mix, pepper, and chicken to boiling.

2. Prepare the Biscuits

Cut each biscuit in half lengthwise, and cut each half into 4 pieces.

3. Combine and Simmer

Add your biscuit pieces to the broth, ranch, and chicken mixture. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring frequently, until your dumplings are cooked all the way through and the mixture has thickened.

4. Add Cheese and Serve

Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until it melts into the mixture. Serve right away.

How to Store (and Reheat) 5-Ingredient Chicken and Dumplings for Two

This recipe is tailor-made for two people, but you might still have leftovers! If you do, here’s how to handle them:

Refrigerator

You can store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Freezer

We do not recommend storing leftovers in the freezer. The texture of the biscuits could deteriorate when thawed.

Reheating

Reheat leftovers on the stove. We recommend doing so in a pot over medium heat until the mixture starts to simmer.