Chicken Dumpling Casserole
Chicken Dumpling Casserole is a creamy, and easy dinner recipe made with rotisserie chicken, Bisquick, vegetables, and a savory chicken soup sauce. It bakes into a golden, comforting casserole that tastes like classic chicken and dumplings with very little effort.
We love recipes like this because they feel homemade without requiring a lot of prep work. Using cooked chicken makes this casserole perfect for busy weeknights, and the soft dumpling-style topping is hearty enough to make the whole family happy.
For more easy comfort food recipes, you may also like our Chicken Gloria, Copycat KFC Chicken Pot Pie, or Tiktok Chicken Cobbler.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Easy Comfort Food: This casserole has all the flavor of chicken and dumplings in a simple baked dish.
- Great For Leftover Chicken: Rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked chicken works perfectly.
- Family-Friendly Dinner: Creamy chicken, tender vegetables, and fluffy dumpling topping make this a meal everyone can enjoy.
- Simple Ingredients: Bisquick, cream soup, broth, and chicken come together with pantry staples.
Ingredients
We’ve made this list to help you save time on your next trip to the grocery store. You can find the full amounts needed in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
This chicken dumpling casserole is made with cooked chopped chicken, melted butter, red and green bell peppers, onion, poultry seasoning, garlic powder, salt, pepper, Bisquick mix, milk, chicken stock, and cream of chicken soup. The Bisquick and milk create the soft dumpling-style layer, while the chicken stock and soup bake into a rich and creamy sauce.
Variations
- Use Turkey: Swap the chicken for cooked turkey for a great leftover holiday dinner.
- Add More Vegetables: Peas, carrots, corn, or celery can be added for extra flavor and texture.
- Make It Cheesier: Sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top during the last few minutes of baking.
- Use Different Soup: Cream of celery or cream of mushroom soup can be used in place of cream of chicken.
Instructions
This is a quick overview of the steps needed to make this recipe. You can find the full instructions in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Pour melted butter into a 9×13 baking dish.
- Sprinkle the chopped cooked chicken evenly over the butter. Add the chopped peppers and onion over the chicken.
- Mix the Bisquick and milk together, then pour it evenly over the chicken mixture.
- Stir together the chicken stock and cream of chicken soup until smooth. Pour the soup mixture over the Bisquick layer. Bake until the top is golden brown.
Expert Tips
- Do not stir the layers together once they are in the baking dish.
- The casserole bakes best when layered.
- Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving so the sauce can thicken.
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time and add extra flavor.
- Chop the vegetables into small, even pieces so they cook through properly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have questions about this recipe? Here are the answers to the most commonly asked questions.
Yes, canned chicken can be used in a pinch. Drain it well before adding it to the casserole.
The casserole is ready when the top is golden brown and the center is set.
The casserole is ready when the top is golden brown and the center is set.
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📖Recipe
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Chicken Dumpling Casserole
Equipment
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- mixing bowls
- Whisk
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter melted
- 3 cups cooked chicken chopped into ½-inch pieces
- ½ cup red bell pepper chopped into ½-inch pieces
- ½ cup green bell pepper chopped into ½-inch pieces
- ½ large onion chopped
- 1 ½ teaspoons poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 ½ cups Bisquick baking mix
- 2 cups milk
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 10.5 ounces cream of chicken soup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Pour melted butter into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Evenly sprinkle the chopped chicken over the butter.
- Sprinkle the red pepper, green pepper, and onion over the chicken.
- Season with poultry seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix Bisquick and milk until well combined. Pour evenly over the chicken mixture.
- In another bowl, whisk together chicken stock and cream of chicken soup until smooth. Pour evenly over the Bisquick layer.
- Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
- Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Disclaimer
Any nutritional data I provide is an approximation and actual dietary information can vary based on ingredients and proportion sizes.
