Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Chicken and Dumpling Casserole. This heartwarming dish combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a rich creamy sauce, all topped with fluffy biscuit-like dumplings that emerge golden brown from the oven. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this one-dish meal is not only satisfying but also easy to prepare. With every bite, you’ll experience layers of flavor and texture, making it a delightful centerpiece for your dinner table.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter
- Yellow onion
- Celery
- Carrots
- Dried thyme
- Black pepper
- All-purpose flour
- Chicken broth
- Whole milk
- Cooked chicken breast
- Fresh parsley
- Baking powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- For the filling, melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat and sauté onions, celery, and carrots until softened. Add thyme and black pepper; cook for an additional minute.
- Stir in flour to form a roux, then gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk until thickened. Add cooked chicken and parsley before transferring to the baking dish.
- For the dumplings, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until crumbly, then stir in buttermilk until just combined.
- Drop dumpling dough over the filling and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (170g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 75mg