Chicken and Dumpling Casserole (Print View)

Creamy casserole with chicken, vegetables, and soft dumplings—hearty comfort for family meals.

# Components:

→ Casserole Base

01 - 300 g cooked chicken, shredded
02 - 150 g carrots, diced
03 - 150 g celery, diced
04 - 150 g frozen peas
05 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
06 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
07 - 30 g all-purpose flour
08 - 480 ml chicken broth
09 - 240 ml whole milk
10 - 1 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
13 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

→ Dumplings

14 - 180 g all-purpose flour
15 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
16 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
17 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
18 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
19 - 180 ml whole milk
20 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
02 - In a large skillet or Dutch oven, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté for 5 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften.
03 - Stir in the all-purpose flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and whole milk. Continue to simmer and stir until the sauce has thickened, approximately 3–5 minutes.
04 - Add the shredded cooked chicken, frozen peas, salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and garlic powder to the skillet. Stir well to combine all ingredients. Remove the skillet from the heat.
05 - Pour the prepared chicken mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish.
06 - In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and black pepper for the dumplings. Stir in the melted unsalted butter and whole milk until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. If using, gently fold in the chopped fresh parsley.
07 - Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter evenly over the surface of the chicken mixture in the baking dish. Aim for about 12 dumplings.
08 - Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, or until the dumplings are golden brown and thoroughly cooked through.
09 - Allow the casserole to stand for 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to set.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just over an hour from start to finish
  • Uses basic pantry and refrigerator staples
  • Perfect make ahead meal for busy weeknights
  • Can easily be doubled for larger gatherings or freezing
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  • Each serving provides a complete meal with protein, vegetables, and carbohydrates
  • The casserole reheats beautifully, making it perfect for meal prep
  • The recipe is easily adaptable to what you have on hand
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  • The key to perfect dumplings is handling the batter minimally. Treat it like you would biscuit dough and stop mixing as soon as the ingredients are incorporated. For an extra special touch, brush the tops of the dumplings with a little melted butter before baking for a beautiful golden finish. If you prefer a more soup like consistency, simply add an additional 1/2 cup of chicken broth to the filling before baking.

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