Description
This Chicken and Dumplings Casserole is the ultimate easy dinner recipe that delivers classic comfort food flavor with minimal effort. With layers of creamy chicken, a biscuit-style dumpling top, and savory herbs, it’s perfect for cozy weeknight meals, easy dinner ideas, or as a crowd-pleasing dish for gatherings. If you’re after quick comfort meals or hearty food ideas, this one-pan wonder is a must.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups chicken broth
1 can cream of chicken soup (10.5 oz)
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Pour the melted butter evenly into the baking dish—do not stir.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, milk, salt, and pepper. Gently pour over the butter.
4. In a separate bowl, stir together chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, and shredded chicken.
5. Carefully pour the chicken mixture over the flour mixture. Do not stir.
6. Bake uncovered for 45 to 50 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
7. Let sit 5 minutes before serving to allow the layers to settle.
Notes
Use pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to save time and boost flavor.
Do not stir the layers once in the baking dish—this is key to the dumpling topping forming correctly.
Add a pinch of thyme or parsley if you want to add a little herbal brightness.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: chicken and dumplings casserole, easy dinner, comfort food, quick weeknight meal, southern casserole