Pin A comforting, hearty casserole combining tender chicken, vegetables, and fluffy dumplings baked in a creamy, savory sauce.
This warm dish is a family favorite that always brings everyone together around the dinner table.
Ingredients
- Chicken Mixture: 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced, 1 cup carrots, diced, 1 cup celery, diced, 1 cup frozen peas, 1 small onion, diced, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, 1/4 cup all purpose flour, 2 cups chicken broth, 1 cup whole milk, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Dumplings: 1 cup all purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons unsalted butter melted, 1/2 cup whole milk, 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C)
- Sauté Vegetables:
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic 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
- Combine Ingredients:
- Add cooked chicken, peas, salt, pepper, and thyme. Stir to combine
- Prepare Dish:
- Transfer the chicken mixture to a greased 9x13 inch casserole dish
- Make Dumplings:
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt for the dumplings. 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:
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving
Pin This dish is perfect for sharing with family on cozy evenings and brings a sense of comfort to any meal.
Required Tools
Large skillet, Mixing bowls, Whisk, 9x13 inch casserole dish, Measuring cups and spoons, Oven
Allergen Information
Contains Wheat (gluten), Milk, Dairy. Double check broth for allergens if using store bought.
Nutritional Information
Calories 420, Total Fat 17 g, Carbohydrates 38 g, Protein 29 g per serving.
Pin Enjoy this classic casserole that’s easy to make yet packed with homestyle flavor.
Recipe FAQ
- → What type of chicken works best?
Cooked, shredded chicken or rotisserie chicken are both great options for tender bites and ease of preparation.
- → Can I use fresh vegetables instead of frozen?
Yes, fresh carrots, celery, peas, and onions enhance flavor and texture when sautéed before baking.
- → How do I achieve fluffy dumplings?
Combine flour, baking powder, salt, melted butter, and milk gently; overmixing can make dumplings dense.
- → Is it possible to make this casserole ahead of time?
Prepare the chicken mixture and dumpling dough separately, then assemble and bake just before serving.
- → What herbs complement the savory sauce?
Thyme works well; rosemary or sage can be substituted for a different aromatic profile.