Description
Hearty chicken and dumpling casserole brings comfort from Southern kitchens with classic ingredients. Creamy sauce and tender chicken nestled under fluffy dumpling layers promise warm satisfaction for family gatherings.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
Vegetables:
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped carrots
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
Dry and Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
- Create an even base layer of shredded chicken across the bottom of the dish.
- Distribute chopped celery, carrots, and onions uniformly over the chicken layer.
- Combine self-rising flour, milk, and melted butter in a mixing bowl, whisking until smooth.
- Gently pour the flour mixture directly over the chicken and vegetables without stirring, allowing it to settle naturally.
- Prepare a separate mixture by blending chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, salt, pepper, and poultry seasoning until well incorporated.
- Carefully pour the broth mixture over the top of the casserole, maintaining the layered appearance without mixing.
- Transfer the unbaked casserole to the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes.
- Watch for a golden-brown surface and bubbling edges, indicating the casserole is fully cooked.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes, which helps the layers set and makes serving easier.
- Serve warm, ensuring each portion captures the delicious layers of chicken, vegetables, and dumpling-like topping.
Notes
- Prevent dry chicken by using pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken for extra moisture and flavor.
- Swap dairy milk with almond or oat milk for a lactose-free version that maintains creamy texture.
- Add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to elevate the casserole’s depth and aromatic profile.
- For gluten-sensitive diets, replace self-rising flour with a gluten-free alternative and add baking powder to maintain the dumpling’s fluffy consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg