The trick to this delicious chicken and dumpling casserole is not to stir it! Simply pour the ingredients in as directed and bake it up. A family favorite!
Why this recipe works
We love an easy weeknight dinner casserole. This chicken and dumpling casserole is quick and simple using frozen veggies, rotisserie chicken, and condensed cream of chicken soup.
Ingredients you will need
How to Make Chicken and Dumpling Casserole
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- Fill a medium bowl with very hot tap water. Add frozen vegetables to the water and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- Cut butter into 4 pieces and place into a 13×9 casserole dish or baking pan. Place pan in the oven until the butter is melted.
- Layer the cubed or shredded cooked chicken over the melted butter in the pan.
- Drain the frozen vegetables and layer over the top of the chicken.
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly whisk in the milk until completely combined. Gently pour the flour mixture over the chicken and vegetable layer. Do not stir, and be careful not to disturb the chicken and vegetable layer.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the broth and cream of chicken soup together until well combined. Slowly and carefully, pour the soup mixture over the flour mixture. Again, do not stir, simply layer.
- Bake uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes, or until dumplings are golden brown.
Frequently Asked Questions
This chicken and dumpling casserole can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. To keep it longer, you can freeze it tightly wrapped for 2 months.
For this particular casserole, we don’t recommend making it ahead. The layering that you do will create the crust on top. If you make it ahead, the ingredients run the risk of settling and your “dumpling topping” will not be on top! As stated it the recipe, make sure not to stir!
Chicken and dumpling casserole is a comforting recipe you’ll want to keep on hand. Great for busy weekdays when you’re looking for an easy meal to make!
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Chicken and Dumpling Casserole
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Print It Rate ItIngredients
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables we like peas, carrots, and corn
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3-4 cups rotisserie chicken cubed or shredded
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 10.75 ounce condensed cream of chicken soup 1 can
Things You’ll Need
Instructions
- Fill a medium bowl with very hot tap water. Add frozen vegetables to the water and set aside.
- Preheat oven to 400 F.
- Cut butter into 4 pieces and place into a 13×9 casserole dish or baking pan. Place pan in the oven until the butter is melted.
- Layer the cubed, cooked chicken over the melted butter in the pan.
- Drain the frozen vegetables and layer over the top of the chicken.
- In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Slowly whisk in the milk until completely combined. Gently pour the flour mixture over the chicken and vegetable layer. Do not stir, and be careful not to disturb the chicken and vegetables layer.
- In medium bowl, then whisk the broth and cream of chicken soup together until well combined. Slowly and carefully, pour the soup mixture over the flour mixture. Again, do not stir, simply layer.
- Bake uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes, or until dumplings are golden brown.
Expert Tips & FAQs
- This chicken and dumpling casserole can be refrigerated for up to 3 days. To keep it longer, you can freeze it tightly wrapped for 2 months.
- For this particular casserole, we don’t recommend making it ahead. The layering that you do will create the crust on top. If you make it ahead, the ingredients run the risk of settling and your “dumpling topping” will not be on top! As stated it the recipe, make sure not to stir!
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Easter Decker says
Dieting, so used three cans of mixed vegetables. Pretty good, will make again.
Kari says
Delicious. I will make again. Electric omen so cooked for 45 min. If I use my boyfriend’s gas one it would probably be closer to 35.
TPow says
tried tonight and was really looking forward to it, however it was bland. :(
Julie says
Hello, I’m going to make your recipe tonight, but cab I ask please when you say, 1 1/4 baking powder, do you mean just 1 1/4 or 1 and a1/4. Also the same with the chicken broth, is it 1 3/4 or 1 plus 3/4 please ,thank you for any advice
Amanda Formaro says
That means 1 and 1/4, and the other is the same – 1 and 3/4.
Julie says
Thank you very much Amanda 😊
Cj says
This is so so yummy! I love traditional chicken and dumplings and this is a terrific alternative. Its very tasty and satisfying. My daughter is very very picky (did I say she was picky?) and she LOVED it. So, that’s a win. Thanks for the great recipe!
Karen says
I made this for dinner last night. I followed the recipe exactly and it did not look like the picture. I baked it for 30min then added 5min twice more because my husband commented on how runny it looked. The “dumplings” were not dumplings I have ever seen. Being the first time making it, I will give it another try, with some tweaks. As others said, a good base recipe, but something is missing.
Twyla says
I liked the chicken &dumpling but it was so bland It needed some spices. You need to add hat to your recipe.
Ashley says
I just made this, but my dumplings weren’t runny, more dough/pastey when I did the cup of flour and 3/4 cup milk. Am I missing something?
crystal says
can you just use Biscuits???
Amanda Formaro says
Not for this particular recipe.
Lynne says
Very good! Followed the recipe but did add some sautéed chopped onions and a little garlic. We served it over rice.
CM Smith says
I didn’t care for this. It was pretty bland and the dumplings were like bread. Not a keeper for me.
Kathi says
Thanks Amanda for a great casserole. However, since there is only me I cut it in half and baked it in an 8 X 8 cassetole dish and I still had leftovers to two more dinners.. I did make a couple of changes: I changed the Cream of Chicken to a soup with no MSG and that was Campbell’s Healthy Request. I used Better than Bouillon Chicken base. I also added 1 tablespoon of minced garlic and 1/2 onion grated. OMG – was it ever good. Thanks again for a terrific basic recipe.
MAT says
How do you “make” the dumplings?
Do the dumplings just “appear” in the baked casserole? Recipe seems to leave out any reference to dumplings – please advise!
Thanks. MAT
Amanda Formaro says
Yes they bake up from the layers that you add. Remember not to stir, just follow the recipe and they will bake up!
Marie says
I was wondering the same thing! I find that almost ALL their recipes leave something out. Are they secrets?😼
Sue Charlton McEndree says
I make this quit often, but don’t layer it in a casserole. I put the chicken in a pot & cover with chicken broth, then add the thawed vegetables. I add the cream of chicken soup when the vegetables are almost done. I make bisquits separately & ladle the chicken mixture over the bisquits. It’s almost like chicken pot pie. You can also use turkey in this.
Cheryl says
This was delicious, no leftovers here! Instead of frozen veggies, I parboiled potatoes and fresh carrots. Even my fussiest cleared his plate. Thanks Amanda!
laurie mahoney says
This is a definite 5 star recipe. Comfort food, It was delish. I followed the directions exactly. The 13 x 9 pan was wiped out and my two guys loved. The dumplings are awesome and it is like you were preparing it all day.
Amanda Formaro says
Hooray! So glad you loved it Laurie!