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Chicken and Dumpling Casserole Recipe

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This comforting Chicken and Dumpling Casserole is an easy-to-make, hearty dish featuring tender cooked chicken layered with a fluffy dumpling-style topping baked in a flavorful herb-infused cream of chicken soup and broth mixture. Perfect for a satisfying family dinner, this recipe combines creamy, savory elements with a golden baked crust.

Ingredients

Chicken Layer

  • 3 to 4 cups cooked chicken, chopped or shredded
  • ½ cup butter, melted

Dumpling Batter

  • 1 cup self-rising flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¼ teaspoon poultry seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

Liquid Topping

  • 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup with herbs
  • 2 cups chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to get it ready for baking the casserole.
  2. Melt Butter in Dish: Place the ½ cup of melted butter into a 9 x 13 inch casserole or baking dish and heat it in the microwave in 30-second intervals, about 1 minute total, until completely melted and evenly coating the dish bottom.
  3. Add Chicken Layer: Spread the chopped or shredded cooked chicken evenly over the melted butter at the bottom of the baking dish. This will form the base layer of the casserole.
  4. Prepare Dumpling Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup self-rising flour, 1 cup milk, ¼ teaspoon poultry seasoning, ½ teaspoon kosher salt, and ½ teaspoon black pepper. Mix these together well, then carefully pour the mixture evenly over the chicken in the pan without stirring or mixing into the chicken layer.
  5. Mix and Add Soup Mixture: Using the same bowl, blend together 1 can (10.75 ounces) condensed cream of chicken soup with herbs and 2 cups chicken broth. Pour this liquid mixture evenly on top of the flour mixture in the baking dish without stirring or mixing layers.
  6. Bake the Casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 35 to 45 minutes, until the top is golden and cooked through, and the dumpling layer has risen and set nicely.
  7. Rest Before Serving: Remove the casserole from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. This helps the layers set and makes serving easier.

Notes

  • The self-rising flour in the dumpling batter acts as the leavening agent, so do not substitute with all-purpose flour unless you add baking powder.
  • Do not stir the layers once assembled; pouring each mixture on top without mixing keeps the dumpling texture distinct.
  • You can adjust seasoning to taste, especially the salt, depending on your dietary preferences or the saltiness of your broth and soup.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated thoroughly before serving.
  • For a thicker dumpling topping, you can slightly reduce the milk quantity.

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