Description
Southern comfort meets culinary magic in this chicken and dumpling casserole, where tender chicken and pillowy dumplings meld in a creamy, herb-infused sauce. Hearty, nostalgic flavors promise warmth and satisfaction you’ll savor with each comforting bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 3 cups shredded boiled chicken breast
Dairy and Liquids:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 6 tablespoons (3/8 cup) unsalted butter
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
Other Ingredients:
- 2 cups Bisquick mix
- ¼ cup finely chopped onion
- ¼ cup finely chopped bell pepper
- 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch (23×33 centimeters) baking dish.
- Melt butter in the baking dish while the oven warms up, creating a rich base for the casserole.
- Distribute shredded chicken evenly across the melted butter, ensuring complete coverage of the dish’s bottom.
- Scatter chopped onions and bell peppers over the chicken layer, providing additional texture and flavor complexity.
- Season the chicken and vegetable mixture with poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper to enhance the overall taste profile.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together of Bisquick mix and of milk until smooth and lump-free.
- Gently pour the Bisquick mixture over the chicken and vegetable layer, creating an even coating.
- In a separate bowl, combine of chicken broth with one 10.5-ounce (298 grams) can of cream of chicken soup, stirring until fully integrated.
- Carefully pour the creamy broth mixture over the entire casserole, ensuring uniform distribution.
- Transfer the casserole to the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and the edges become bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 10-15 minutes before serving, which helps the layers set and makes cutting easier.
Notes
- Leftover magic transforms basic ingredients into a comforting one-dish wonder that saves time and delights hungry families.
- Chicken becomes ultra-tender when slowly baked with creamy broth, creating melt-in-your-mouth texture throughout the casserole.
- Bisquick mix acts like a secret weapon, instantly turning simple ingredients into fluffy, golden dumplings without complicated from-scratch techniques.
- Customize your dish by swapping chicken with turkey or adding extra vegetables like carrots and celery for increased nutrition and flavor variation.
- Prep time takes less than 15 minutes, making this recipe perfect for busy weeknights when energy is low but hunger is high.
- Refrigerate leftovers safely for 3-4 days, knowing the flavors will continue to develop and taste even more delicious with each gentle reheat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 455 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg