Chicken and Dumpling Casserole

Here’s a comforting Chicken and Dumpling Casserole recipe — hearty, creamy, and perfect for a cozy meal! 🍗🥣

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Chicken and Dumpling Casserole

Servings: 6

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 40–45 minutes

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Ingredients:

For the casserole:

• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced

• 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)

• 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup

• ½ cup milk

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp onion powder

• Salt and pepper, to taste

For the dumplings:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour

• 2 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp salt

• 2 tbsp butter, melted

• ½ cup milk

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Instructions:

1. Preheat oven:

   • Preheat to 375°F (190°C).

   • Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. Prepare the casserole base:

   • In a large bowl, mix cooked chicken, vegetables, cream of chicken soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.

   • Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.

3. Prepare the dumplings:

   • In a small bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.

   • Stir in melted butter and milk until just combined. The batter will be thick.

4. Top the casserole:

   • Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter evenly over the chicken mixture.

   • The dumplings will spread slightly as they bake.

5. Bake:

   • Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, until dumplings are golden brown and cooked through.

6. Serve:

   • Let cool slightly before serving.

   • Serve as a hearty main dish with a simple side salad if desired.

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Tips & Variations:

• 🥕 Extra veggies: Add diced potatoes or green beans to the base.

• 🧄 Garlic twist: Sauté garlic with the chicken mixture for more flavor.

• 🥄 Cheesy dumplings: Mix ¼ cup shredded cheese into the dumpling batter.

• 🐔 Make-ahead: Assemble in advance and refrigerate; bake when ready.

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I can also provide a slow cooker version of Chicken and Dumpling Casserole that’s even easier and fully hands-off. Do you want that version?