Tender chicken, vegetables, and airy dumplings layered in a creamy, golden baked casserole.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Chicken Mixture
01 - 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
02 - 1 cup carrots, diced
03 - 1 cup celery, diced
04 - 1 cup frozen peas
05 - 1 small onion, diced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter
08 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
09 - 2 cups chicken broth
10 - 1 cup whole milk
11 - 1 teaspoon salt
12 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
13 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
→ Dumplings
14 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
15 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
16 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
17 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
18 - 1/2 cup whole milk
19 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add onions, carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté until softened, approximately 5 minutes.
03 - Sprinkle flour over vegetables and stir continuously for 1 minute to avoid clumping.
04 - Gradually whisk in chicken broth followed by whole milk. Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture has thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
05 - Add cooked chicken, frozen peas, salt, black pepper, and dried thyme. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute ingredients.
06 - Pour the chicken mixture into a greased 9x13-inch casserole dish, spreading evenly.
07 - In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Incorporate melted butter and milk until just combined. Gently fold in parsley if desired.
08 - Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough evenly atop the chicken mixture without pressing down.
09 - Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, until dumplings are golden brown and cooked through.
10 - Let casserole cool for 5 minutes before plating to allow flavors to settle.
