One Pan Dumpling Bake with Chicken

Why You'll Love This Recipe

This one pan dinner combines plenty of shortcuts with fresh ingredients for a dish that's hearty, flavorful, and simple enough for a busy weeknight. There are so many reasons you'll want to make this recipe again and again.

• Easy to Make - Frozen potstickers and already-cooked chicken keep prep and cooking simple.
• A Complete Meal - Chicken, dumplings, carrots, and celery make this much heartier than serving dumplings alone.
• Rotisserie Chicken Shortcut - There's no need to cook your own before making dinner.
• Great for Leftover Chicken - Leftover roasted, baked, or poached chicken works just as well as rotisserie chicken.
• One Pan - The sauce is made and the dumplings are baked in the same skillet, which means less dishes to wash. Yay!
• Loaded with Flavor - Garlic, fresh ginger, green onions, soy sauce, and chili crisp give every bite plenty of savory Asian-inspired flavor.
• Tender, Steamy Dumplings - Frozen potstickers cook right on top of the saucy chicken filling until they're soft and tender.
• Easy to Customize - Change the dumplings, vegetables, protein, or toppings to make it your own.

What Makes These Dumplings So Good?

This dumpling bake turns frozen potstickers into a hearty dinner by baking them over a flavorful chicken and vegetable filling. I like to think of it as an Asian version of the tried and true southern chicken and dumplings. Butter and flour thicken chicken broth into a silky sauce, while soy sauce, fresh ginger, garlic, and green onions give it plenty of flavor.

Adding shredded rotisserie chicken makes the dish substantial enough to serve as a complete meal without adding much extra work. It's also a great way to give leftover cooked chicken a whole new life.

As everything bakes beneath a tightly sealed layer of foil, the frozen dumplings cook in the steam from the hot sauce until they're soft and tender. A drizzle of chili crisp and a sprinkle of fresh green onions add the perfect finishing touches.

Ingredients and Their Role in the Dish

A combination of convenient shortcuts and fresh ingredients makes this one pan dumpling bake easy without sacrificing flavor. Here's what you'll need:

• Frozen Potstickers - The easy shortcut that turns the chicken filling into a dumpling bake. Chicken or vegetable potstickers both work well.
• Rotisserie Chicken - Makes the dish hearty and satisfying without requiring you to cook another protein.
• Carrots - Add color, subtle sweetness, and texture to the chicken filling.
• Celery - Adds savory flavor and a little texture.
• Green Onions - Bring mild onion flavor to the filling, with extra sprinkled on top for a fresh finish.
• Garlic - Adds plenty of savory, aromatic flavor.
• Fresh Ginger - Gives the sauce warm, bright flavor that pairs beautifully with the dumplings.
• Chicken Broth - Forms the flavorful base of the sauce and provides the moisture needed to help steam the dumplings.
• Soy Sauce - Adds salty, savory umami flavor to the sauce.
• Black Pepper - Adds mild peppery warmth.
• All-Purpose Flour - Thickens the chicken broth to create a sauce that coats the chicken and vegetables.
• Unsalted Butter - Adds richness, cooks the vegetables, and combines with the flour to help thicken the sauce.
• Chili Crisp - Adds heat, crunch, and extra flavor as a finishing drizzle.

How to Make The Viral Dumpling Bake with Chicken

Making oven-baked dumplings couldn't be easier when you start with frozen potstickers and rotisserie chicken. Everything comes together in one oven-safe skillet for a hearty dinner with tender dumplings, plenty of chicken and vegetables, and a savory ginger-garlic sauce. Here's what to do:

Preheat the oven to 400°F.

1. Melt butter in a large 12" cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add the carrots and celery, stirring occasionally, and cook until softened, about 6-8 minutes.
2. Stir in green onions, garlic, and ginger and cook another 2 minutes, stirring often. Continue cooking, stirring constantly, while adding flour. Cook 1 minute.
3. Pour the chicken broth in slowly, bringing to a simmer, and stirring occasionally as the gravy thickens.
4. When the gravy is thick enough, it should coat the back of a spoon. It usually takes about 3 minutes.
5. Stir in chicken, soy sauce and black pepper.
6. Arrange the frozen dumplings on top of the gravy in a single layer. I like to spiral them around the outside. Cover the pan tightly with foil and move the pan to the oven to finish cooling. This should take about 20 minutes.

Chef's Tip: The gravy should have a nice rich consistency but not be overly thick as it needs to provide enough liquid to steam the dumplings.

Serve immediately while the dumplings are hot and soft. Drizzle chili crisp over all for a sweet, hot flavor then garnish with sliced green onions. Spoon into a bowl and serve additional chili crisp on the side. Enjoy!

Recipe Tips for Success

Dumplings baked in the oven rely on the moisture and steam trapped inside the skillet to cook properly. These simple tips will help you get tender dumplings and a smooth, flavorful sauce every time.

• Keep the dumplings frozen - Don't thaw the potstickers first. Take them directly from the freezer when you're ready to arrange them over the chicken filling.
• Use a large oven-safe skillet - A 12-inch cast-iron skillet gives everything enough room and can go directly from the stovetop to the oven.
• Cut the vegetables evenly - Thin, similarly sized pieces will cook at about the same rate.
• Cook the flour for a minute - This helps remove the raw flour taste before adding the broth.
• Add the broth slowly - Pour it in gradually while stirring to help create a smooth sauce without flour lumps.
• Make sure the sauce thickens - Before adding the chicken, the sauce should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
• Don't make the sauce too thick - You still need enough moisture to create steam and cook the frozen dumplings.
• Start with hot filling - Add the dumplings and get the skillet into the oven soon after making the filling so the hot sauce can quickly begin creating steam.
• Cover the skillet tightly - Don't skip the foil. Trapping the steam inside the skillet is key to cooking the frozen dumplings until they're tender.
• Keep the dumplings in a single layer - Arrange them over the filling without stacking them so they cook evenly.
• Watch the salt - Chicken broth, soy sauce, rotisserie chicken, and frozen potstickers can all contain sodium. Use low-sodium broth or soy sauce if you prefer more control over the saltiness.

Recipe Variations to Make It Your Own

Once you've made this easy dumpling bake, there are plenty of ways to change it up. Switch the filling in your potstickers, add more vegetables, use a different protein, or adjust the heat to suit your family.

• Try Different Dumplings - Use chicken, vegetable, pork, or another favorite frozen potsticker or dumpling that's suitable for cooking from frozen.
• Use Leftover Chicken - Replace the rotisserie chicken with shredded or chopped leftover roasted, baked, or poached chicken.
• Turkey Dumpling Bake - Use leftover cooked turkey in place of the chicken for a completely different meal. Great idea after Thanksgiving.
• Add Mushrooms - Sauté sliced mushrooms with the carrots and celery for even more savory flavor.
• Add Greens - Stir spinach or chopped bok choy into the hot chicken mixture before topping it with the dumplings.
• Add Edamame - Shelled edamame adds color, texture, and makes the filling even heartier.
• Make It Spicier - Add extra chili crisp or a little sriracha for more heat.
• Keep It Mild - Leave off the chili crisp and serve it on the side so everyone can add as much as they like.
• Add a Sesame Finish - Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over the finished dish along with the green onions.
• Make It Vegetarian - Use vegetable dumplings, vegetable broth, and omit the chicken. Add extra vegetables or edamame to make the filling heartier.

What to Serve with Asian Baked Dumplings

These Asian baked dumplings already have chicken and vegetables tucked underneath, so you don't need much to turn them into a complete dinner. Keep things simple or add noodles, rice, a crisp salad, or another favorite Asian side dish when you want a larger meal.

• Air Fryer Vegetable Egg Rolls - Crispy egg rolls provide a delicious contrast to the soft, tender dumplings.
• Asian Noodles - Serve simple sesame or soy noodles on the side for an easy addition to the meal.
• Steamed Rice - A simple bowl of fluffy rice is perfect for soaking up extra sauce.
• Pineapple Fried Rice - Sweet and savory fried rice makes a flavorful side when you want a heartier meal.
• Thai Cucumber Salad - Cool, crisp cucumbers provide a refreshing contrast to the warm, savory dumpling bake.
• Edamame - A bowl of steamed edamame is an easy side that requires very little additional work.

Storage and Reheating Leftovers

This dumpling bake is best when freshly made because the dumpling wrappers will continue to absorb moisture from the sauce as they sit. Leftovers are still delicious, but the dumplings will be softer after refrigeration and reheating.

Storing: Let leftovers cool, then transfer them to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 to 4 days.

Reheating in the oven: Place leftovers in an oven-safe dish, cover with foil, and reheat at 350°F until hot. Keeping the dish covered helps prevent the dumplings from drying out.

Reheating in the microwave: Place an individual serving in a microwave-safe dish and cover loosely to help retain moisture. Heat until warmed through.

Freezing: I don't recommend freezing the finished dumpling bake. The cooked dumpling wrappers may become overly soft or change texture after freezing, thawing, and reheating. Refrigerating leftovers will give you better results.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can you bake frozen dumplings in the oven?

Yes. Frozen dumplings can be baked in the oven when there's enough moisture to help them cook properly. In this recipe, the dumplings sit on top of a hot, saucy chicken filling and the skillet is tightly covered with foil.

The trapped steam cooks the potstickers until they're soft and tender rather than crisp, so don't expect the same texture you'd get from pan-frying them.

Do I need to thaw frozen potstickers before baking?

No. Keep the potstickers frozen until you're ready to arrange them over the chicken mixture. The recipe is designed for the dumplings to cook directly from frozen.

Thawing them first can make the wrappers softer and more difficult to handle.

Why do I need to cover the dumpling bake with foil?

The foil traps moisture inside the skillet, creating steam that helps cook and soften the frozen dumplings.

Make sure the foil fits tightly around the skillet so too much steam doesn't escape during baking.

Can I use any kind of frozen dumpling or potsticker?

Chicken and vegetable potstickers both work well, and other varieties may work too. Frozen dumplings vary in size, thickness, filling, and cooking requirements, so check the package directions and make sure the dumplings are fully cooked before serving.

Can I use leftover chicken instead of rotisserie chicken?

Absolutely. Shredded or chopped leftover baked, roasted, or poached chicken can be used in the same amount. It's a great way to turn leftover chicken into a completely different dinner.

How do I know when the dumplings are fully cooked?

The dumplings should be hot and tender with cooked wrappers and fully heated fillings. Since brands and dumpling varieties can have different cooking requirements, use the package directions as an additional guide and extend the baking time if needed.

Can I make the dumpling bake ahead of time?

You can prepare the chicken and vegetable filling ahead of time and refrigerate it in an airtight container. When you're ready to make dinner, reheat the filling until hot, transfer it to your oven-safe skillet if necessary, and arrange the frozen potstickers on top just before baking.

I don't recommend assembling the entire dish with the frozen dumplings ahead of time. They can thaw and absorb moisture from the sauce while sitting, which may make the wrappers overly soft.