Looking for a comforting and satisfying meal that the whole family will love? This Chicken & Dumpling Casserole is just what you need. With juicy rotisserie chicken, creamy sauce, and fluffy dumplings baked to golden perfection, this recipe is the ultimate comfort food. It’s easy to make, perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, and sure to warm you up from the inside out.
Whenever I want to make a meal that’s both comforting and delicious, I turn to this Chicken & Dumpling Casserole. My husband and I first tried this recipe a few years ago, and it quickly became one of our favorites. We love the juicy and tender rotisserie chicken, which adds a ton of flavor and saves us time on prep. And the dumplings are so fluffy and satisfying, they’re like a warm hug in a bowl. We’ve made this recipe countless times, and it’s always a hit with our little family.
Why This Chicken & Dumpling Casserole is the Ultimate Comfort Food
- Made with juicy and flavorful rotisserie chicken, which saves time on prep
- Creamy and comforting sauce made with chicken broth and cream of chicken soup
- Fluffy and tender dumplings that bake to golden perfection
- Easy to make and perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends
- Can be customized with your favorite herbs or veggies for added flavor
Ingredients:
- 3-4 cups of cooked chicken, shredded (I use a rotisserie chicken) (450-600g)
- 2 cups chicken broth (480ml)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (57g)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (120g)
- 1 1/4 tsp baking powder (6g)
- 1/4 tsp salt (1.5g)
- 1 cup milk (240ml)
- 1 (10.5-oz) can cream of chicken soup (298g)
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
- Melt butter in the microwave and pour into the bottom of a 9×13 inch pan.
- Spread the shredded chicken on top of the butter.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and milk until smooth.
- Slowly pour the flour mixture over the chicken. Do not stir.
- In another bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and cream of chicken soup until smooth.
- Slowly pour the soup mixture over the flour mixture. Do not stir.
- Bake uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes, or until dumplings are golden brown.
Notes:
- You can customize this recipe by adding your favorite herbs, spices, or veggies to the chicken mixture before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.
Comforting Chicken & Dumpling Casserole: A Cozy One-Pan Meal
Ingredients
- 3-4 cups of cooked chicken shredded (I use a rotisserie chicken) (450-600g)
- 2 cups chicken broth 480ml
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter 57g
- 1 cup all-purpose flour 120g
- 1 1/4 tsp baking powder 6g
- 1/4 tsp salt 1.5g
- 1 cup milk 240ml
- 1 10.5-oz can cream of chicken soup (298g)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
- Melt butter in the microwave and pour into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan.
- Spread the shredded chicken on top of the butter.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and milk until smooth.
- Slowly pour the flour mixture over the chicken. Do not stir.
- In another bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and cream of chicken soup until smooth.
- Slowly pour the soup mixture over the flour mixture. Do not stir.
- Bake uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes, or until dumplings are golden brown.
Notes
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.