Description
This easy chicken and dumpling casserole combines tender shredded chicken, creamy chicken soup, savory broth, and fluffy homemade-style dumplings in one comforting baked dish. It’s a simple family dinner that comes together with minimal preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken, preferably rotisserie chicken
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, optional
- ½ cup diced celery, optional
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Spread the shredded cooked chicken evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup and chicken broth until smooth. Stir in the garlic powder, thyme, black pepper, and salt.
- Pour the creamy broth mixture evenly over the chicken. Add the peas, carrots, and celery if using.
- In a separate bowl, combine the self-rising flour, milk, and egg. Stir just until a thick, drop-style batter forms. Avoid overmixing.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter evenly over the chicken mixture, leaving a little space between each portion.
- Bake uncovered for 30–40 minutes, or until the casserole is bubbling and the dumplings are puffed and golden. Insert a toothpick into the center of a dumpling to make sure it comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken or leftover roasted chicken works especially well and saves preparation time.
- Keep the dumpling batter slightly thick and avoid overmixing so the dumplings remain tender.
- If the casserole becomes too thick while baking, add a small splash of chicken broth.
- For extra vegetables, add peas, carrots, celery, green beans, or chopped spinach.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3–4 days.
- Freeze cooled portions in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- To reheat, warm gently in the oven at 350°F (175°C) or microwave individual portions. Add a splash of broth if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Casserole, Comfort Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg
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