Description
A cozy, comforting casserole filled with creamy chicken and vegetables, topped with fluffy golden dumplings. This Dumpling Bake is the perfect family-friendly weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk or cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for dumplings)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (for dumplings)
- 1/2 cup milk (for dumplings)
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (for dumplings)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Combine Ingredients: In a skillet, melt butter and sauté onion, carrots, and celery until soft. Stir in flour and cook 1 minute.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Gradually whisk in broth and milk. Simmer until thickened. Season with thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Assemble the Dish: Stir in cooked chicken and peas. Transfer to baking dish.
- Cook to Perfection: In a bowl, mix dumpling flour, baking powder, salt, milk, and melted butter. Drop spoonfuls over the filling.
- Finishing Touches: Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes until dumplings are golden and puffed.
- Serve and Enjoy: Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Do not overmix the dumpling dough to keep it light and fluffy.
- Let the bake rest after baking so the sauce thickens properly.
- Add herbs or shredded cheese to the dumpling dough for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg