Chicken and Dumpling Casserole

This Chicken and Dumpling Casserole recipe is the ultimate comfort food dinner. A creamy chicken and vegetable filling is topped with fluffy biscuit dumplings and baked until golden and bubbly. It’s an easy family-friendly meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights.

If you love cozy casserole recipes, be sure to try my Chicken Pot Pie Casserole and Bisquick Cheeseburger Pie, too!

Ingredient Notes

See recipe card below this post for ingredient quantities and full instructions.

• Butter – Used to sauté the vegetables and add richness to the filling.
• Cooked chicken – Shredded or chopped leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken works perfectly.
• White onion – Adds savory flavor to the casserole base.
• Celery – Provides texture and classic chicken soup flavor.
• Frozen peas and carrots – An easy vegetable shortcut that adds color and nutrition.
• Chicken broth – Creates a flavorful, creamy sauce.
• Cream of chicken soup – Helps create the rich casserole filling.
• Bisquick – Makes quick and fluffy dumplings without extra work.
• Milk – Combines with the Bisquick to create the dumpling topping.

Variations

• Use cream of mushroom soup instead of cream of chicken soup.
• Add diced potatoes for an even heartier casserole.
• Stir in fresh herbs like parsley or thyme.
• Use turkey instead of chicken after the holidays.
• Add mushrooms for extra flavor and texture.
• Make homemade biscuit dough instead of using Bisquick.

How to Make Chicken and Dumpling Casserole

1. Cook the aromatics: Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Cook the onion and celery until tender.

2. Finish the filling: Stir in the cream of chicken soup, salt, and pepper. Slowly whisk in the chicken broth, and bring the mixture to a boil. Cook for 1 minute or until thickened. Stir in the peas and carrots, and cook for 5 more minutes. Fold in the cooked chicken.

3. Assemble: Pour the chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish.

4. Bake: In a small bowl, stir together the Bisquick and milk until moistened. Drop spoonfuls of the dough over the chicken filling. Bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Cover the casserole and continue baking for 10 more minutes or until the dumplings are cooked through and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Serving Suggestions

This casserole is a complete meal on its own, but it pairs nicely with a simple green salad, steamed broccoli, or crispy smashed potatoes for an extra comforting dinner.

Storage + Freezing

• To Store: Cover leftovers and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
• To Freeze: Freeze the baked casserole for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
• To Reheat: Warm in a 350°F oven until heated through, or microwave individual portions in 30-second increments.

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