Save A comforting hearty casserole combining tender chicken vegetables and fluffy dumplings baked in a creamy savory sauce.
I first made this casserole for a potluck and everyone raved about how delicious and filling it was. It quickly became a favorite for quick weeknight dinners in my home.
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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 plus 1 cup for dumplings
- Chicken broth: 2 cups
- Whole milk: 1 cup plus 1/2 cup for dumplings
- Salt: 1 teaspoon plus 1/2 teaspoon for dumplings
- Black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Dried thyme: 1/2 teaspoon
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
- Unsalted butter (melted): 2 tablespoons
- Fresh parsley (optional): 2 tablespoons chopped
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Instructions
- Prepare oven:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook vegetables:
- In a large skillet over medium heat melt butter. Add onions carrots celery and garlic and sauté until softened about 5 minutes.
- Add flour:
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir for 1 minute.
- Add liquids:
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk. Cook stirring until thickened about 3–4 minutes.
- Mix in chicken and seasonings:
- Add cooked chicken peas salt pepper and thyme. Stir to combine.
- Transfer to dish:
- Transfer mixture to a greased 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- Prepare dumplings:
- In a 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 dumpling dough evenly over the chicken mixture.
- Bake:
- Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes or until dumplings are golden and cooked through.
- Cool and serve:
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Save We love sharing this casserole for family Sunday dinner. The kids enjoy helping drop dumpling dough over the bubbling chicken mixture.
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Required Tools
Large skillet mixing bowls whisk 9x13-inch casserole dish measuring cups and spoons oven.
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten) milk dairy. Always check ingredients especially chicken broth for additives.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 420 calories 17 g total fat 38 g carbohydrates 29 g protein.
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Serve this casserole hot for maximum comfort. It pairs well with a crisp green salad or steamed vegetables for a full meal.
Kitchen Guide
- → Can I use rotisserie chicken?
Yes, rotisserie chicken works well and saves preparation time while maintaining great flavor.
- → What can I substitute for fresh parsley?
Dried parsley or fresh herbs like rosemary or sage can be used to add a fragrant touch to the dumplings.
- → How do I know when dumplings are fully cooked?
Dumplings should be golden brown on top and cooked through after 25–30 minutes baking at 400°F.
- → Can I prepare the components ahead of time?
Yes, the chicken mixture and dumpling dough can be made separately and combined before baking.
- → What sides pair well with this dish?
Light green salad or steamed green beans complement this casserole nicely.
- → Is this dish dairy-free?
No, this dish contains milk and butter, which are dairy ingredients.
