Chicken Dumplings Casserole Bake (Printable)
Tender chicken and fluffy dumplings baked with vegetables in creamy sauce for hearty Southern comfort.
# What you'll need:
→ Chicken Filling
01 - 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
02 - 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
03 - 1/2 cup celery, diced
04 - 1/2 cup onion, diced
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
07 - 1 cup chicken broth
08 - 1/2 cup whole milk
09 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
10 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Dumpling Topping
13 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
14 - 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
15 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
16 - 1/2 cup whole milk
17 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
18 - 1 large egg, beaten
19 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Sauté onion, celery, and garlic until softened, about 4 minutes.
03 - Add chicken, peas and carrots, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, milk, dried thyme, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir thoroughly and simmer for 3 minutes.
04 - Evenly spread the chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish.
05 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
06 - In a separate bowl, mix milk, melted butter, and beaten egg. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Add chopped parsley if desired.
07 - Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter evenly over the chicken filling.
08 - Bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes until dumpling topping is golden and filling is bubbling.
09 - Allow casserole to rest for 10 minutes before portioning and serving.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Uses cooked chicken so prep is quicker
- Bakes in one pan for easy cleanup
- Fluffy dumplings form on top with zero kneading
- Family friendly and pure comfort each bite
02 -
- High in protein and deeply satisfying
- Makes excellent leftovers reheated
- Gluten free flour mix can work for dumplings if you pick a reliable blend
03 -
- Let the aromatics cook slow and low for sweetness
- Never overmix the dumpling batter or you lose the fluff
- Check your baking powder freshness with a quick fizz test in water