Save A comforting, hearty casserole combining tender chicken, vegetables, and fluffy dumplings baked in a creamy, savory sauce.
This casserole reminds me of the first chilly autumn night we baked it together: everyone kept coming back for seconds and the creamy sauce filled our kitchen with warmth and comfort.
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 (for filling): 1/4 cup
- Chicken broth: 2 cups
- Whole milk (for filling): 1 cup
- Salt (for filling): 1 teaspoon
- Black pepper: 1/2 teaspoon
- Dried thyme: 1/2 teaspoon
- All-purpose flour (for dumplings): 1 cup
- Baking powder: 2 teaspoons
- Salt (for dumplings): 1/2 teaspoon
- Unsalted butter (for dumplings): 2 tablespoons, melted
- Whole milk (for dumplings): 1/2 cup
- Fresh parsley (optional): 2 tablespoons, chopped
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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.
- Make Sauce:
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk. Cook, stirring, until thickened, about 3–4 minutes.
- Combine Filling:
- Add cooked chicken, peas, salt, pepper, and thyme. Stir to combine.
- Transfer to Casserole Dish:
- Transfer the chicken mixture to a greased 9x13-inch casserole dish.
- Prepare 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.
- Rest:
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Save One cozy evening, my kids helped drop dumplings onto the casserole and couldn't wait for it to finish baking: it's now a top-requested family favorite.
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 if store-bought for hidden allergens.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: 420, Total Fat: 17 g, Carbohydrates: 38 g, Protein: 29 g.
Save Serve warm with a green salad or steamed veggies: leftovers taste even better the next day.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of chicken is best for this dish?
Using cooked, shredded or diced chicken works well. Rotisserie chicken can save time and adds great flavor.
- → Can I use fresh vegetables instead of frozen?
Yes, fresh carrots, celery, peas, and onion are ideal and should be sautéed until tender before baking.
- → How do I ensure the dumplings cook evenly?
Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough evenly over the chicken mixture and bake uncovered until golden and cooked through.
- → Can herbs be substituted or added?
Rosemary or sage are great alternatives to thyme and can enhance the flavor profile.
- → What sides pair well with this casserole?
A light green salad or steamed green beans complement the richness of the dish nicely.
- → Is it possible to prepare this dish ahead of time?
Yes, prepare the chicken mixture and dumpling dough separately, then assemble and bake just before serving.
