Description
Southern comfort shines in this chicken and dumpling casserole, blending hearty ingredients with creamy textures. Homestyle cooking meets pure satisfaction, inviting you to savor each comforting spoonful of this classic dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie)
- 1 can (10.5 oz / 298 g) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup (240 ml) chicken broth
- 1.5 cups (360 ml) milk (divided)
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tsps baking powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 stick (113 g / 0.5 cup) unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp dried thyme (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Arrange shredded chicken in a uniform layer across a pre-greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Create a savory liquid base by whisking cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and milk until thoroughly combined.
- Gently cascade the liquid mixture over the chicken, ensuring complete coverage without disturbing the chicken layer.
- Prepare dumpling batter by blending flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate mixing bowl.
- Incorporate remaining milk and melted butter into the dry ingredients, stirring until a smooth, lump-free consistency develops.
- Delicately pour the dumpling batter across the surface, allowing it to settle naturally without mixing or stirring.
- Enhance flavor profile by sprinkling dried thyme, salt, and pepper evenly over the top layer.
- Position the casserole in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven and bake for 40-45 minutes until the surface transforms into a golden-brown crust and dumplings set firmly.
- Finish the dish by scattering freshly chopped parsley as a vibrant, aromatic garnish before serving.
Notes
- Customize the protein by substituting rotisserie chicken, turkey, or even shredded pork for a different flavor profile.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to make this recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities, ensuring the same comforting texture.
- For a lighter version, swap full-fat milk with almond or skim milk and use low-sodium cream of chicken soup to reduce calories and fat content.
- Enhance the herbal notes by adding fresh rosemary or sage alongside thyme, creating a more complex and aromatic dumpling casserole.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg