Pin A comforting, hearty casserole combining tender chicken, vegetables, and fluffy dumplings baked in a creamy, savory sauce.
I still remember the first time I pulled this casserole from the oven: the aroma filled the kitchen, everyone gathered eagerly, and the golden dumplings were an instant hit with my family.
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 (filling): 1/4 cup
- Chicken broth: 2 cups
- Whole milk (filling): 1 cup
- Salt (filling): 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Dried thyme: 1/2 teaspoon
- All-purpose flour (dumplings): 1 cup
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
- Salt (dumplings): 1/2 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter (dumplings): 2 tablespoons, melted
- Whole milk (dumplings): 1/2 cup
- Fresh parsley: 2 tablespoons, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Prep Oven:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook Vegetables:
- In large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add Flour:
- Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir for 1 minute.
- Make Sauce:
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk. Cook and stir until thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Combine Filling:
- Add cooked chicken, peas, salt, pepper, and thyme. Stir to combine.
- Transfer Mixture:
- Move chicken mixture to a greased 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- Prepare Dumplings:
- In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt for dumplings. Stir in melted butter and milk until just combined. Fold in parsley if desired.
- Top Casserole:
- Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough evenly over chicken mixture.
- Bake:
- Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, until dumplings are golden and cooked through.
- Rest:
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Pin Gathering around the table with this casserole is always a highlight for us: the kids love digging out the dumplings while the adults savor the creamy filling—a true family comfort moment.
Required Tools
Large skillet, mixing bowls, whisk, 9x13-inch casserole dish, measuring cups and spoons, and oven are needed for best results.
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten), milk, and dairy. Always check store-bought broth for hidden allergens.
Nutritional Information
Each serving provides 420 calories, 17 g fat, 38 g carbohydrates, and 29 g protein.
Pin This casserole is sure to satisfy whether for a weeknight meal or a cozy family gathering. Enjoy every delicious, creamy bite together!