Chicken and Dumplings Casserole (Printable version)

Hearty casserole features tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and golden dumplings in a creamy savory sauce.

# What You'll Need:

→ Chicken Mixture

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
02 - 1 cup diced carrots
03 - 1 cup diced celery
04 - 1 cup frozen peas
05 - 1 small onion, diced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter
08 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
09 - 2 cups chicken broth
10 - 1 cup whole milk
11 - 1 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
13 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

→ Dumplings

14 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
15 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
16 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
17 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
18 - 1/2 cup whole milk
19 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add diced onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic; sauté until vegetables are tender, approximately 5 minutes.
03 - Sprinkle all-purpose flour evenly over the sautéed vegetables and stir for 1 minute to eliminate raw flour taste.
04 - Gradually whisk in chicken broth and whole milk. Cook, stirring continuously, until the mixture thickens, about 3 to 4 minutes.
05 - Fold in cooked chicken, frozen peas, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme, stirring to evenly distribute ingredients.
06 - Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish and spread the chicken mixture evenly inside.
07 - In a medium bowl, combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in melted butter and whole milk until just combined. Fold in chopped parsley if using.
08 - Using a spoon, drop portions of dumpling dough evenly across the chicken mixture.
09 - Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes until dumplings are golden and cooked through.
10 - Allow casserole to cool for 5 minutes before serving for easier portioning.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • Relies on simple and affordable ingredients found in most kitchens
  • Perfectly hearty and satisfying makes six generous servings
  • The casserole bakes up with minimal mess and is easy to prep ahead
  • The fluffy dumplings soak in that savory chicken sauce so every bite tastes homemade
02 -
  • High in protein thanks to chicken and milk
  • Freezes beautifully for future meals
  • Dumplings use minimal fat but puff up luxuriously
03 -
  • Use freshly ground pepper over the casserole just before serving for a lively finish
  • Do not overwork the dumpling dough as tender is key and gently fold in herbs for the best texture
  • For extra crispness leave the casserole under broiler for two minutes at the end but watch closely
  • Always grease the casserole dish well so cleanup is a breeze

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