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Comforting Chicken & Dumpling Casserole: A Cozy One-Pan Meal

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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

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)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400ºF (200ºC).
  2. Melt butter in the microwave and pour into the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan.
  3. Spread the shredded chicken on top of the butter.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and milk until smooth.
  5. Slowly pour the flour mixture over the chicken. Do not stir.
  6. In another bowl, whisk together the chicken broth and cream of chicken soup until smooth.
  7. Slowly pour the soup mixture over the flour mixture. Do not stir.
  8. 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.