Description
Southern comfort meets pure indulgence in this chicken and dumpling casserole, a hearty dish that weaves together tender chicken, creamy sauce, and pillowy dumplings. Home cooks can savor this classic one-pan marvel that promises warmth and satisfaction in every comforting bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 3 cups boneless, skinless chicken breasts, boiled and shredded
Vegetables:
- 0.25 cup finely chopped onion
- 0.25 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
- 0.25 cup finely chopped red or orange bell pepper
Seasonings and Other Ingredients:
- 1 stick (113 grams / 4 ounces) butter
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 cups Bisquick flour
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350F (175C) and place butter in a 9×13 baking dish, allowing it to melt completely.
- Distribute shredded chicken evenly across the melted butter, creating a uniform base layer.
- Scatter chopped onions and bell peppers over the chicken, ensuring balanced coverage.
- Whisk Bisquick and milk together in a mixing bowl until achieving a smooth, lump-free consistency.
- Gently cascade the Bisquick mixture over the chicken and vegetable layer, allowing it to spread naturally without disturbing the underlying ingredients.
- Whisk chicken stock and cream of chicken soup until thoroughly integrated, creating a cohesive liquid blend.
- Delicately pour the stock-soup mixture across the casserole’s surface, permitting it to settle into the ingredients without excessive stirring.
- Transfer the unbaked casserole to the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 40-45 minutes.
- Monitor the casserole until the top turns golden brown and the edges become visibly bubbly, indicating complete cooking.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving to allow flavors to stabilize and casserole to set.
Notes
- Enhance flavor by seasoning chicken with garlic powder, dried thyme, or herbs de Provence before spreading in the dish.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute Bisquick with a blend of gluten-free flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Make it healthier by using low-sodium chicken stock and reduced-fat cream of chicken soup to cut down on calories.
- Create a vegetarian alternative by replacing chicken with firm tofu or a mix of roasted vegetables like zucchini, mushrooms, and carrots.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg