Description
Comfort meets convenience in this heartwarming Chicken and Dumpling Casserole, a Southern classic that promises creamy, soul-satisfying goodness. Warm layers of tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and rich sauce invite you to savor a delicious slice of home-cooked happiness.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 3 to 4 cups chicken, cooked and shredded
Vegetables:
- 1.5 to 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, green beans)
Baking and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1.5 cups bisquick or self-rising flour
- 0.5 cup butter, melted
- 2 to 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk or cream
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
Seasonings:
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon thyme
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350°F, ensuring a consistent temperature for even cooking.
- Create a foundational layer in a greased casserole dish by evenly distributing shredded chicken and mixed vegetables.
- Drizzle melted butter across the chicken and vegetable base to enhance flavor and moisture.
- Craft a dumpling mixture by thoroughly blending Bisquick, milk, and selected seasonings until smooth and well-incorporated.
- Gently cascade the dumpling mixture over the chicken and vegetable layer, allowing it to settle naturally.
- Whisk chicken broth and cream of chicken soup together, creating a rich, cohesive liquid that will infuse the casserole with additional depth.
- Pour the broth and soup combination evenly across the entire casserole surface, ensuring complete coverage.
- Transfer the prepared casserole to the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, watching for a golden-brown dumpling top and bubbling edges.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes to allow flavors to meld and casserole to set before serving.
Notes
- Choose boneless, skinless chicken breasts for a leaner option and easier shredding.
- For a gluten-free version, swap Bisquick with a gluten-free baking mix or almond flour.
- Add extra herbs like thyme or rosemary to boost the flavor profile and create a more aromatic dish.
- Prep the casserole ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking for deeper flavor infusion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg