Chicken Dumplings Casserole Bake (Print Version)

Hearty chicken with vegetables and dumplings baked together in a creamy, savory casserole.

# Components:

→ Chicken Mixture

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
02 - 1 cup carrots, diced
03 - 1 cup celery, diced
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 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 fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Prepare a 9x13-inch casserole dish by greasing lightly.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add diced onion, carrots, celery, and minced garlic; sauté for approximately 5 minutes until vegetables are tender.
03 - Sprinkle flour over sautéed vegetables. Stir continuously for 1 minute to form a roux. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and whole milk, cooking and stirring until sauce thickens, about 3–4 minutes.
04 - Add cooked chicken, frozen peas, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme to the sauce. Stir thoroughly to incorporate.
05 - Transfer chicken and vegetable mixture into prepared casserole dish, spreading evenly.
06 - In a mixing bowl, blend together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add melted butter and milk, stirring just until combined. Fold in chopped parsley if desired.
07 - Using a spoon, drop portions of dumpling dough evenly over the chicken mixture.
08 - Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes until dumplings become golden and are cooked through.
09 - Allow casserole to cool for 5 minutes before portioning for serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare with simple ingredients.
  • Perfectly combines creamy sauce, tender vegetables, and fluffy dumplings.
  • Great make-ahead meal that warms up beautifully.
  • A crowd-pleaser that serves 6 generous portions.
02 -
  • Use a whisk when adding broth and milk to avoid lumps in the sauce.
  • Don’t overmix the dumpling dough to keep dumplings light and fluffy.
  • Check dumplings for doneness by ensuring they are golden brown and cooked through in the center.
  • Double-check store-bought chicken broth to avoid hidden allergens.
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