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One-Pan Viral Dumpling Bake
The internet got this right.
BAILEY SISSOM
February 1, 2026
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This "dumpling dump" is one of those recipes I kept seeing everywhere and eventually decided to try, mostly out of curiosity. It turned out to be exactly the kind of dinner I love right now: simple, comforting, and very low effort without feeling boring. After the first test, I texted my best friend the recipe and put it straight into our regular rotation.
I made a few small changes to make it work for our house. Joe’s always happier with pasta when it’s heavy on the protein, so adding rotisserie chicken was a given. I used mini wontons so everything cooks faster and more evenly, and kept the garlic and ginger from the original recipe. I also added a little fish sauce for depth, but I know people have strong feelings about the smell, so extra soy sauce works just as well if you’d to skip the fish sauce. Since the chicken adds bulk, I poured in a bit of broth to make sure there was plenty of sauce.
Everything goes into one pan and straight into the oven. The dumplings and chicken bake right in the sauce while the bok choy softens and soaks up all that flavor. It comes out bubbling and fragrant, ready for chili crisp and a squeeze of lime. It's easy, delicious and mercifully light on dishes.
– Bailey
P.S. I've started sharing reels over on Instagram. It's new and a little uncomfortable for me, but I'm trying. If you're over there, come say hi @simplysissom.
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Dumplings or Wontons
This is often called a dumpling bake, and you can use either dumplings or mini wontons here. Mini wontons cook a little faster and absorb the sauce well, but regular dumplings or potstickers work too. This recipe is flexible, so use what you can find in the freezer aisle.
If you’re using larger dumplings, plan on adding a bit more broth and keeping the pan covered a little longer so everything cooks through and stays saucy.
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This Week in My Kitchen
This week was… less productive than usual. The kids are on their 12th snow day (yes, really), and with next week not looking promising either, we’re very much in make it work mode over here.
In case you missed it: I shared an Easy Chicken, Sausage, and Shrimp Jambalaya last week. It’s a true one-pot dinner, mild enough for kids, and great for leftovers.
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One-Pan Viral Dumpling Bake
Servings: 6
Time: About 50 minutes
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds frozen mini wontons or dumplings
- 1½ cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 1- 2 heads baby bok choy, chopped
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk (13.5 oz)
- ¼ cup chicken broth + more as needed
- 1 tablespoon red curry paste
- 2 garlic cloves, minced*
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated*
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon fish sauce**
- Chili crisp, for finishing
- Fresh lime juice, for finishing
*See note for substitutions
**Optional, see note below
Instructions
Heat oven to 375 degrees.
Add frozen mini wontons or dumplings (1½ pounds) and shredded rotisserie chicken (1½ cups) to a 9"x13" baking dish, spreading them into an even layer.
Scatter baby bok choy, chopped (1-2 heads) evenly over the dumplings and chicken.
In a measuring cup or bowl, whisk together full-fat coconut milk (13.5 oz), chicken broth (¼ cup), red curry paste (1 tablespoon), garlic cloves, minced (2 cloves), fresh ginger, grated (1 teaspoon), soy sauce (2 tablespoons), and fish sauce (1 teaspoon) until smooth.
Pour the sauce evenly over the contents of the baking dish. Cover tightly with foil and bake for 30-35 minutes, until the dumplings are tender and heated through.
Remove the foil and gently stir to coat everything in the sauce. If things look dry at this point, add a splash of chicken broth (as needed). Return the dish to the oven uncovered for 12–15 minutes, until bubbling and slightly thickened.
Finish with chili crisp (to taste) and fresh lime juice (to taste) just before serving.
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- Fish Sauce: Adds depth without tasting fishy once baked, but if you’re sensitive to the smell, skip it and add an extra 1/2 tablespoon of soy sauce instead.
- Garlic & Ginger: Dorot frozen cubes work well here and save time.
- Dairy-Free: Already is! The sauce is made with coconut milk and contains no dairy.
- Nut-Free: Already is!
- Vegetarian: Omit the chicken and fish sauce, and use frozen veggie dumplings. Increase the vegetables slightly to keep it filling.
- Kid-Friendly: Skip the chili crisp and use a mild curry paste.
- Feed a Crowd: Double the recipe and bake it in two dishes rather than overcrowding one pan so the dumplings cook evenly.
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Garlic cloves: Dorot frozen garlic cubes are strongly recommended for ease, or use freshly minced garlic.
Fresh ginger: Dorot frozen ginger cubes for convenience, or 1 teaspoon ginger paste or freshly grated ginger.
Frozen mini wontons: Frozen dumplings or regular wontons from the freezer aisle will also work, though larger dumplings may need a few extra minutes to cook through.
Rotisserie chicken: Adds extra protein and helps turn this into a complete, filling dinner. Substitution: Omit it entirely for a dumpling-forward dish, or replace with an equal amount of leftover cooked chicken.
Baby bok choy: Adds freshness and a bit of green without needing a separate veggie side. Substitute spinach (spinach will wilt more quickly).
Full-fat coconut milk: Creates a rich, creamy sauce that coats everything as it bakes. Substitute light coconut milk for a thinner sauce, or a can of coconut cream diluted with water.
Chicken broth: Loosens the sauce and helps everything cook evenly in the oven. You can substitute vegetable broth.
Red curry paste: Brings most of the flavor and gentle heat to the sauce. Substituting yellow curry paste will work if needed.
Soy sauce: Adds saltiness and savory flavor to balance the coconut milk. Coconut aminos can be substituted at a 1:1 ratio.
Fish sauce: Optional but recommended for depth. It won’t taste fishy once baked. If you prefer to skip it, add an extra splash of soy sauce instead.
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