Chicken and Dumplin Casserole

CHICKEN AND DUMPLING CASSEROLE

 

Chicken and Dumpling Casserole... This meal is so simple and full of flavor! A new family favorite!

Author: Nikki

INGREDIENTS

• 3 Tablespoons olive oil
• ¾ cup chopped onion
• 1¼ cup chopped carrots
• ¾ chopped celery
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 3 Tablespoons flour
• 2½ cups chopped rotisserie chicken
• 1¼ cup frozen peas
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper

Dumplings

• 1 cup flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ teaspoons salt
• 1 egg
• ⅓ cup milk

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a large skillet heat oil and add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until tender. Add flour and ¼ cup broth. Stir until thickens and then slowly add the rest. Cook over medium heat until it thickens, about 3 minutes. Add chicken, peas, salt and pepper.
2. Pour into baking dish.
3. Preheat oven to 400.
4. To make dumplings: In a medium mixing bowl add flour, baking powder, and salt. Wisk together. Add egg and milk and mix with a wooden spoon until just combined. Drop dough over chicken mixture with a spoon. (Makes about 8 dumplings) Bake for 15 minutes or until the dumplings are golden brown.

NOTES

adapted from: Food Hero