Save A comforting, hearty casserole combining tender chicken, vegetables, and fluffy dumplings baked in a creamy, savory sauce.
I still remember serving this Chicken and Dumplings Casserole on a chilly evening. The aroma from the oven made everyone gather in the kitchen in anticipation.
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Ingredients
- Cooked chicken: 2 cups, shredded or diced
- Carrots: 1 cup, diced
- Celery: 1 cup, diced
- Frozen peas: 1 cup
- Onion: 1 small, diced
- Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
- Unsalted butter: 1/4 cup
- All-purpose flour: 1/4 cup (for chicken mixture)
- Chicken broth: 2 cups
- Whole milk: 1 cup (for chicken mixture)
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Dried thyme: 1/2 teaspoon
- All-purpose flour: 1 cup (for dumplings)
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon (for dumplings)
- Unsalted butter: 2 tablespoons, melted
- Whole milk: 1/2 cup (for dumplings)
- Fresh parsley: 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional)
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Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook vegetables:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add flour:
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir for 1 minute.
- Make sauce:
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk. Cook, stirring, until thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Combine chicken mixture:
- Add cooked chicken, peas, salt, pepper, and thyme. Stir to combine.
- Assemble casserole:
- Transfer the chicken mixture to a greased 9x13 inch casserole dish.
- Prepare dumplings:
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt for the dumplings. Stir in melted butter and milk until just combined. Fold in parsley if using.
- Add dumplings:
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough evenly over the chicken mixture.
- Bake:
- Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until dumplings are golden and cooked through.
- Serve:
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Save Last weekend, my family requested seconds of this casserole. Even the kids couldn't resist the tender dumplings soaked in savory sauce.
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Required Tools
Large skillet, mixing bowls, whisk, 9x13 inch casserole dish, measuring cups and spoons, oven.
Allergen Information
Contains: Wheat (gluten), milk, dairy. Double-check broth for allergens if using store-bought.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 420, Total Fat: 17 g, Carbohydrates: 38 g, Protein: 29 g (per serving).
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Chicken and Dumplings Casserole brings classic comfort straight from the oven. The leftovers reheat beautifully for lunch next day.
Cooking Questions & Answers
- → What type of chicken works best?
Using cooked, shredded chicken like rotisserie provides convenience and maintains tenderness in the casserole.
- → How are the dumplings prepared?
Dumplings are made from a batter of flour, baking powder, butter, and milk, spooned over the casserole before baking to create a light, fluffy topping.
- → Can I substitute the vegetables?
Yes, you can swap or add fresh vegetables such as green beans or corn for varied texture and flavor.
- → What herbs complement this dish?
Thyme is classic, but rosemary or sage can also enhance the savory notes beautifully.
- → How do I know when it's done baking?
The casserole is ready when the dumplings turn golden and the sauce bubbles gently around the edges.
