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.
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
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.
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.
Save 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.