It’s creamy, hearty, and full of tender chicken with a fluffy, biscuit-like dumpling topping — just like Grandma’s, but baked in one easy dish.Here’s the classic, foolproof version 👇
🍗 Chicken and Dumpling Casserole
🧂 Ingredients
For the filling:
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3 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie works great)
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1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
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1 cup chicken broth
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1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
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1 cup milk
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp onion powder
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Salt and pepper, to taste
For the dumpling topping:
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1 cup self-rising flour (or see note below to make your own)
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1 cup milk
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4 tbsp butter, melted
Optional garnish:
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Fresh parsley, chopped
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A sprinkle of black pepper or paprika
🥣 Instructions
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Preheat oven:
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350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Layer the casserole:
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Spread shredded chicken evenly in the bottom of the baking dish.
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Sprinkle frozen veggies over the chicken.
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Mix the creamy sauce:
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In a bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, milk, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
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Gently pour this mixture over the chicken and veggies without stirring.
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Make the dumpling topping:
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In another bowl, whisk together the self-rising flour, milk, and melted butter until smooth.
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Pour this evenly over the top of the casserole without stirring (it will form layers as it bakes).
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Bake:
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Bake uncovered for 45–50 minutes, until the top is golden and bubbly.
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Serve:
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Let rest 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with parsley or black pepper.
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💡 Notes & Tips
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No self-rising flour?
Substitute 1 cup all-purpose flour + 1½ tsp baking powder + ¼ tsp salt. -
Want it extra creamy? Add ¼ cup sour cream or a few spoonfuls of cream cheese to the sauce.
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For a shortcut, use canned biscuit dough instead of homemade topping — just quarter the biscuits and lay them on top.
🍽️ Serve With
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A simple green salad or steamed broccoli
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A side of cranberry sauce or coleslaw
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Freshly cracked pepper and a sprinkle of thyme on top
Would you like me to give you a from-scratch “old-fashioned” version (with homemade dumplings and no canned soup)?
