Question

How long does it take for chicken and dumplings to spoil?

Answer 1

Cooked food sitting at room temperature is in what the USDA calls the "Danger Zone," which is between 40°F and 140°F. In this range of temperatures, bacteria grows rapidly and the food can become unsafe to eat, so it should only be left out no more than two hours.

Answer 2

Well, the technical rule of thumb would be that if it is raw, it has about a good 2-3 days before it goes bad. If it's cooked, it has about 3-4 days before it spoils. If they are leftovers, you have, at the latest, a total of 4 days before they aren't "safe" to eat anymore. Hope this helps!