Everything you could want in a dish; simple, delicious and satisfying. This easy chicken and dumplings casserole is a Southern classic that is pantry-friendly and takes about half an hour to make. Its a weeknight winner that you just got to try out!
What you Need to Make It:
Everybody loves a savory and comforting dish, especially as the days get cooler. Chicken and dumplings is a it in my house, our kids ask for it at least once a month. With only a handful of ingredients, you’ll find yourself wishing more great dinner recipes were simple like this one! Use either a store-bought rotisserie chicken or chicken breasts or thighs; whatever you have on hand works.
Chicken and Dumplings Casserole Ingredients
- Dumplings:
- all-purpose flour
- baking powder
- salt
- egg
- milk
- Chicken Casserole Mixture:
- olive oil
- carrot
- celery
- onion
- frozen peas
- all-purpose flour
- dried thyme
- chicken broth
- diced chicken (rotisserie, breasts or thighs)
How to Make Easy Chicken and Dumplings Casserole
How to Make:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Saute and Thicken:
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with the olive oil. Add in your diced carrots, onion and celery. Cook until soft.
- Add in 3 tablespoons of flour, stirring while cooking for a minute. Slowly add in chicken broth, stirring constantly. Cook for a couple minutes until thickened.
- Add Ingredients:
- Add diced chicken, dried thyme, salt, pepper and frozen peas. Stirring to combine evenly.
- Remove from heat.
- Pour into a greased baking dish, spreading out evenly.
- Prepare Dumplings:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add in egg and milk, stirring just until combined. Dough should be thick and sticky.
- Use a spoon to scoop and drop spoonfuls of the dumplings onto the chicken mixture.
- Bake in Oven:
- Bake at 375 degrees uncovered in the oven for about 20 minutes. The dumplings should be a perfect golden brown when done.
- Allow to stand for a couple minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Why You’ll Love Chicken and Dumplings Casserole
- Comforting: Chicken and Dumplings Casserole combines the heartiness of a classic stew with the comfort of fluffy dumplings.
- Easy-Peasy: It’s a one-dish meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
- Texture Win: The golden brown dumplings on top add a perfect texture to the creamy chicken and vegetable filling.
- Classic Flavor: This easy casserole will quickly become a favorite comfort food in your household.
Cooking Tips and Variations
Cooking Tips
- Fresh Herbs: Use fresh herbs like parsley or thyme for extra flavor and presentation.
- Biscuit Dough: For a quicker version, you can use refrigerated biscuit dough instead of making dumplings from scratch.
- Switch Up: Add or omit vegetables in the casserole to your liking.
- Serve with a side salad or steamed greens for a balanced meal.
Easy Chicken and Dumplings Casserole
An easy to make, super-comforting and delicious meal that's bound to be a family favorite!
Servings: 6
Ingredients
Dumplings:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup milk
Chicken Casserole Mixture
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup carrot, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 cups frozen peas
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups diced chicken, rotisserie, breasts or thighs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Saute and Thicken:
- Heat a skillet over medium heat with the olive oil. Add in your diced carrots, onion and celery. Cook until soft.
- Add in 3 tablespoons of flour, stirring while cooking for a minute. Slowly add in chicken broth, stirring constantly. Cook for a couple minutes until thickened.
Add Ingredients:
- Add diced chicken, dried thyme, salt, pepper and frozen peas. Stirring to combine evenly.
- Remove from heat.
- Pour into a greased baking dish, spreading out evenly.
Prepare Dumplings:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add in egg and milk, stirring just until combined. Dough should be thick and sticky.
- Use a spoon to scoop and drop spoonfuls of the dumplings onto the chicken mixture.
Bake in Oven:
- Bake at 375 degrees uncovered in the oven for about 20 minutes. The dumplings should be a perfect golden brown when done.
- Allow to stand for a couple minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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