Save to Pinterest A comforting, hearty casserole combining tender chicken, vegetables, and fluffy dumplings baked in a creamy, savory sauce. Perfect for chilly evenings when you want a filling meal everyone will love.
I first tried this chicken and dumplings casserole on a weeknight when I needed a cozy dinner with minimal effort. It quickly became a favorite at our dinner table thanks to its creamy texture and soft dumplings.
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
- Chicken broth: 2 cups
- Whole milk: 1 cup
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Dried thyme: 1/2 teaspoon
- Dumpling flour: 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
- Dumpling salt: 1/2 teaspoon
- Dumpling butter: 2 tablespoons, melted
- Dumpling milk: 1/2 cup whole milk
- Fresh parsley: 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Sauté the vegetables:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add flour:
- Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir for 1 minute.
- Make the sauce:
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk. Cook, stirring, until thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add chicken and season:
- Add cooked chicken, peas, salt, pepper, and thyme. Stir to combine.
- Transfer to casserole dish:
- Place chicken mixture in a greased 9x13 inch casserole dish.
- Mix dumpling dough:
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in melted butter and milk until just combined. Fold in parsley if using.
- Add dumplings:
- Drop spoonfuls of dough evenly over chicken mixture.
- Bake:
- Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, until dumplings are golden and cooked through.
- Rest and serve:
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Save to Pinterest This casserole has brought comfort to family gatherings, especially during colder months. My kids love helping drop the dumpling dough, and it's a dish everyone eagerly anticipates.
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 ingredients for any allergens if using store bought.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 420. Total Fat: 17 g. Carbohydrates: 38 g. Protein: 29 g per serving.
Save to Pinterest Serve warm and enjoy the comforting combination of creamy sauce and tender dumplings. This casserole makes for delicious leftovers, too.
Recipe FAQs
- → Can I use rotisserie chicken for this dish?
Yes, rotisserie chicken is a great shortcut that adds flavor and saves cooking time.
- → What vegetables are best for this casserole?
Carrots, celery, peas, and onions provide balanced flavor and texture in the casserole.
- → How do I know when the dumplings are done baking?
Dumplings are ready when they turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- → Can I substitute herbs in the dish?
Yes, herbs like rosemary or sage can be used to vary the flavor profile according to preference.
- → Is it possible to prepare this casserole ahead of time?
You can prepare the chicken mixture and dumpling dough separately, then assemble and bake just before serving.