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Chicken and Dumplings Casserole is a quick and easy comfort food dish. It’s ultra-creamy with all the taste and texture of chicken and dumplings without any of the hard work!
This casserole recipe is the perfect dish to prepare for potlucks, to take to a friend, and to make for dinner any night of the week. It’s a one-dish wonder the whole family will love!
Why you’ll love this Chicken and Dumplings Casserole Recipe!
- Simple Ingredients:This chicken and dumplings casserole is made with simple ingredients you most likely have in your pantry or easily availble at the grocery store.
- Creamy Goodness: Ultimate comfort food is what you find in this dish! Chicken with a delicious creamy sauce and magical dumpling taste!
- Chicken and Dumplings made easy! All the flavor and no rolling out dough!
Honestly, you may never make chicken and dumplings any other way again. This chicken casserole with dumplings is about as easy as it gets!
Growing up, my granny made about the best chicken and dumplings you could put into your mouth! And there is a time and place for homemade dumplings that is for sure.
But a busy weeknight or any day you want a quick meal on the table you just may not have the time to put all that together. With these chicken and dumplings made in the oven, you get all that flavor with not a lot of work.
Pure comfort food served easy casserole-style!
Ingredients
You don’t need a lot of fancy ingredients to make this oven-baked chicken and dumplings recipe!
- Butter: Real butter adds so much flavor and that buttery goodness!
- Chicken: Make it easy by using a store-bought rotisserie or see my tips below on other easy ways to cook it.
- Self-Rising Flour: This keeps it easy and you need the leavening agents included in the flour for this recipe. However, if you don’t have self-rising keep scrolling down and I will show you how to do it. You will need baking powder and salt.
- Milk: Milk adds a creaminess and creates the dumpling dough along with the flour.
- Poultry Seasoning: Seasoning to add flavor and give you that cooked all-day chicken taste.
- Kosher Salt: A little salt for taste.
- Black Pepper: A subtle spice for flavor.
- Chicken Broth: Liquid for the sauce and also more flavor.
- Cream of Chicken with Herbs: This gives that thickening to the sauce. I also love the flavor this gives the sauce. However, if you don’t have it on hand regular cream of chicken will work too.
How to Make Easy Chicken and Dumplings Casserole
Making chicken and dumplings in the oven is super easy and fast. Takes a few minutes to put together and cooks in 35 minutes!
- Preheat oven to 375°. Place butter in microwave/oven safe dish and melt butter in the microwave.
- Prepare chicken: You can either use cooked chicken, leftover chicken, or rotisserie chicken. I often make mine with this Instant Pot Chicken Recipe.
- Combine Dumpling Mixture:In a medium bowl mix together flour, milk, poultry seasoning, and salt & pepper. Then pour evenly over the chicken. DO NOT MIX or STIR.
- Combine creamy soup mixture: In the same bowl, you used to mix the flour (fewer dishes to wash), mix together the cream of chicken soup and chicken broth. Pour evenly over the dumpling mixture. DO NOT MIX or STIR.
- Bake:Place the baking dish in a preheated 375° oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until the filling is bubbly and the top is golden brown. Let it sit for 5 minutes before serving. This allows it to set.
Tips
- Use a rotisserie chicken to make this super quick and easy. Anywhere from 3 to 4 cups of chicken works well in this dish.
- Be sure to use self-rising flour.
- Don’t stir anything when layering in the baking dish! I promise it will all come out perfect! It’s just like when you make a cobbler!
- If you are watching sodium omit the salt and use low sodium chicken broth.
Substitutions and Variations
- Add celery, carrots, and/or onions to a saute pan with the butter and cook until soft. Make this the bottom/butter layer. No need to microwave to melt butter.
- Add Veggies: Add in 1 cup of frozen green peas, carrots, or a veggie medley with the chicken layer.
- To give this a pot pie flavor: add a can of drained veg-all and use a can of cream of potato soup in place of the cream of chicken.
- Replace cream of chicken and herbs soup with regular cream of chicken if you do not have it on hand. You could also use cream of mushroom or celery, as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cook chicken breasts for a casserole.
Saute:Place in a saute pan with 2 tablespoons of butter and saute until chicken is cooked through, juices run clear but not overcooked. The cook time can depend on the size of chicken breasts but a good rule of thumb is 5 to 7 minutes.
Boil:Place chicken in boiling water for 20 minutes.
Bake:Bake on a sheet pan at 400° for 20 minutes or until juices run clear.
Instant Pot Chicken Breasts (fresh and frozen): Cooking chicken in the IP is quick and makes the chicken so flavorful. It is great for food prep.
How does this make dumplings?
The simplicity of this recipe is that you do not have to roll out dumplings. This recipe doesn’t actually make a dumpling, but it creates a layer that tastes and has the texture just like a dumpling will! Without all the work!
What if I don’t have self-rising flour?
You can use 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 ½ teaspoon of baking powder (make sure this is not expired), and ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt -Whisk all this together and use it in place of self-rising flour.
Can I make this ahead of time?
I really don’t recommend making this ahead of time. However, you can make your chicken ahead and shred or chop it up and store it in the refrigerator or freezer to pull out for easy prep.
Storage and Reheating
Storage:
Cover with foil or plastic wrap or place in an air-tight container and store in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
Reheat:
To reheat individual servings, place desired amount on a microwave-safe dish and reheat. Start with 1 minute and stir. Then add 30-second intervals until heated to your liking.
Freeze:
I would only recommend freezing this after baking. We never seem to have enough leftovers to get to this stage. It’s really so easy to throw together you don’t need to make it ahead of time. Remember to save time you can always make the chicken in advance to keep it easy.
However, if you want to freeze for later:
Cover tightly with plastic wrap and foil, and place in the freezer for up to 3 months. When you are ready to use it, remove it from the freezer and place it in the refrigerator overnight to thaw. Bake for 20 minutes or until warmed through. You can also scoop into individual servings and then microwave.
What to serve with Oven Baked Chicken and Dumplings
Serve this easy casserole with southern-style green beans, collard greens, or even a nice 1905 salad.
Then pair it with cornbread or these pan rolls from my friend over at Norine’s Nest.
More Casserole Recipes to Try
- Taco Spaghetti Casserole
- Broccoli Cheddar Chicken Casserole (Cracker Barrel Copycat)
- Mexican Stuffed Shells
- Ground Beef and Sausage Rice Casserole
- Baked Chicken Spaghetti
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Chicken and Dumplings Casserole
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Nikki Lee
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Chicken and Dumplings Casseroleis a quick and easy comfort food dish. It's ultra-creamy with all the taste and texture of chicken and dumplings without all the hard work!
Thiscasserole recipeis the perfect dish to prepare for potlucks, to take to a friend, and to make for dinner any night of the week. It's a one-dish wonder the whole family will love!
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 3 to 4 cups chicken, cooked, chopped or shredded
- 1 cup self rising four
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ teaspoon poultry seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste (optional)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup with herbs
Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°.
Place butter in a 9 x 13 casserole or baking dish and melt in the microwave in 30-second intervals until melted. (about 1 minute)
Place shredded or chopped chicken on top of butter spread evenly in the bottom of the baking dish.
In a mixing bowl combine flour, milk, poultry seasoning, and salt & pepper. Pour evenly over chicken (DO NOT MIX OR STIR IN).
In the same mixing bowl combine condensed chicken soup with herbs and chicken broth. Pour evenly over the flour mixture (DO NOT MIX OR STIR IN).
Place in oven and bake for 35 to 45 minutes. Let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use a rotisserie chicken to make this super quick and easy. Anywhere from 3 to 4 cups of chicken works well in this dish.
- Be sure to use self-rising flour. If you do not have self-rising flour mix 1 ½ teaspoon of baking powder and ¼ teaspoon of kosher salt with 1 cup of all-purpose flour and mix together.
- Don’t stir anything when layering in the baking dish! I promise it will all come out perfect! It’s just like when you make a cobbler!
- If you are watching sodium omit the salt and use low sodium chicken broth.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1serving Calories: 341kcal (17%) Carbohydrates: 21g (7%) Protein: 10g (20%) Fat: 24g (37%) Saturated Fat: 13g (81%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g Monounsaturated Fat: 7g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 69mg (23%) Sodium: 984mg (43%) Potassium: 219mg (6%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 2g (2%) Vitamin A: 668IU (13%) Vitamin C: 6mg (7%) Calcium: 70mg (7%) Iron: 1mg (6%)
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I love this recipe. I’m an 82 yr old full time care giver so I like foods easy and quick to prepare . This dish would be great to take to a neighbor who is sick or can use a helping hand. Thank you for sharing it.
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Thank you, Linda! I am so happy to hear you enjoyed it! Simple recipes sure do make dinner time easier!
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Wow was this amazing ! I added some frozen corn on the bottom with the chicken ! My picky husband loved it and I’ll be making this on a regular basis . It’s the best way to eat dumplings. It’s truly comfort food and somewhat reminiscent of thanksgiving when my husband mixes mashed potatoes with Turkey, corn and gravy ! Just amazing ! Thank you !Reply
Thank you, Cathy! Makes my day to hear when someone enjoys a recipe that much! I love how easy this is and such comfort food!
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This was a big hit with my siblings at our family game night. I will cut the salt in half next time, but I’ll definitely be making it again.Reply
Family absolutely loved this! Very easy & quick & delicious!
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Thank you so much!
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I made this tonight. It’s only me and my husband. The dish is almost gone! I’ve wanted to try a chicken and dumplings casserole for years! I hate I waited so long. This recipe is a keeper!Reply
Thank you, Debbie! I am so glad you gave it a try and love it! It’s such an easy way to enjoy Chicken and Dumplings!
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family loved this recipe. Will keep in my files
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Thank you, Trina! I am so thrilled your family loved this!
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This was delicious. It is going in my meal rotations!!!Reply
Thank you so much, Jessica! I love this in my rotation too so easy to make!
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This was pure comfort food! Loved it!Reply
It’s chilly here today and this was exactly what I was craving and I just so happened to have loads of rotisserie chicken from Costco! It’s in the oven now! Smells heavenly!Reply
This is a keeper! Easy to make when you use a pre-cooked chicken. My husband said this reminds him of his grandmother’s recipe! We’ll make this again.Reply
This is a comforting classic and something our family loves. This tastes like the classic chicken and dumplings of my childhood, but requires less work. My kids are already requesting it again.Reply
This casserole is absolutely delicious and perfect for when I’m craving comfort food. The leftovers were just as amazing too!Reply
This is so delicious! I actually even had all the ingredients at hand. Everyone loved it! Will make again for sure.Reply
The family loved this. Easy to make and so flavorful.Reply
What a fun recipe! You took two of my biggest comfort food loves and mashed them together.
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Thanks, Carlee! This is one of those casseroles that makes comfort food easy!
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