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This savory casserole is one of my husband's favorites. He loves the fluffy dumplings with plenty of gravy poured over them. The basil adds just the right touch of flavor and makes the whole house smell so good while this dish cooks. —Sue Mackey, Galesburg, Illinois
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Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 393 calories, 17 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 80 mg cholesterol, 1,313 mg sodium, 33 g carbohydrate, 3 g fiber, 27 g protein.
Originally published as Chicken and Dumpling Casserole in Taste of Home October/November 1994, p25
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Reviewed on Mar. 09, 2013 by mblinder
Really, really good! I made a little extra of the dumpling part and added a few more herbs, cumin, and mushrooms. Excellent - raves all around!
Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2013 by wombie
We loved the basil in this recipe. I added carrots along with the peas. A delicious and easy way to use leftover chicken.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2012 by micemery
Definitely a favorite in our household.
Reviewed on Oct. 31, 2012 by dj-spoi
We LOVE this recipe! I make it like the recipes says and I also change it up with different veggies. I've even added shredded cheddar to the sauce. So good on chilly nights.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2012 by Bonniesan
I threw this recipe away after making it one time. It's nothing but chicken and peas with biscuits on top and the flavor isn't even really good. In addition, it left me washing 2 skillets, a bowl and a casserole dish. Really not worth it.
Reviewed on Sep. 05, 2012 by skyemp
SO yummy!!! My 4 and 5 year old even love it! I add sliced carrots ..I've found that my girls will eat them that way...Def a keeper!!
Reviewed on Sep. 02, 2012 by blhenn
This is pretty good. I have always used the Chicken and dumplings w/ sage recipe from Weight Watchers and this is somewhat similar. I used canola oil instead of any butter. I like the flavor that the basil gives. Next time I will add carrots and potatoes as well.
Reviewed on Jun. 03, 2012 by kshea
Very good. Make it off and on.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2012 by patriotbaker
I have made a similar dish for years from a weight watchers recipe. My husband doesn't like that one, but can not get enough of this one. I add sliced carrots along with the other veggies as I love them in a pot pie type dish. Thanks Sue for a great recipe. YUMMY!
Reviewed on Mar. 04, 2012 by djscook
Just right. Added 1/2 cup corn to recipe
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2012 by DeHamm1100
My husband loves this casserole. We have made this recipe with peas, according to the recipe, or substituted broccoli. Both are fantastic!
Reviewed on Jan. 16, 2012 by TessaMB
Easy. Good comfort food.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2011 by legalprincess
As I write this, this recipe is baking in my oven for the second time in 2 weeks. A couple of changes I made: I used a bag of mixed peas and carrots and added a half bag of sliced frozen carrots as well. Like another user, I bought a rotisserie chicken and cut it up and used it for this recipe. (I used the rest to make some chicken salad.) I also used 2 bags of bisquick biscuit mix (which means that I then doubled all of the ingredients for the biscuit portion of the recipe). When I made this the first time, I didn't think there were enough biscuits for all of the servings (4 of us ate this for 2 nights) so I wanted to make more this time.I also only baked this for 30 minutes uncovered - the biscuits were done after that amount of time and I didn't want to make them any darker.This is a great recipe. It's snowing here and this is the perfect dinner for a cold and snowy night. Looking forward to eating in about 20 minutes!
As I write this, this recipe is baking in my oven for the second time in 2 weeks. A couple of changes I made: I used a bag of mixed peas and carrots and added a half bag of sliced frozen carrots as well. Like another user, I bought a rotisserie chicken and cut it up and used it for this recipe. (I used the rest to make some chicken salad.) I also used 2 bags of bisquick biscuit mix (which means that I then doubled all of the ingredients for the biscuit portion of the recipe). When I made this the first time, I didn't think there were enough biscuits for all of the servings (4 of us ate this for 2 nights) so I wanted to make more this time.
I also only baked this for 30 minutes uncovered - the biscuits were done after that amount of time and I didn't want to make them any darker.
This is a great recipe. It's snowing here and this is the perfect dinner for a cold and snowy night. Looking forward to eating in about 20 minutes!
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2011 by lbj61
The only additional thing I did for this recipe was add a can of mixed vegetables that I happened to have on hand. Otherwise I made it exactly as specified and it turned out wonderful. I was a little doubtful about putting the stew part in a baking panbut that worked fine. The dumplings turned out more like biscuits which the men in my family actually liked better than traditional dumplings. In the final baking step you cover the dish with foil for 10 minutes and that is when the dumplings turned golden brown. This was delicious. I made it on a Saturday and by Monday was asked when I'd be making it again.
Reviewed on Nov. 16, 2011 by Jocelyn9007
Wonderful! I used a rotissere chicken and a bag of mixed veggies! I look foward to preparing this again!
Reviewed on Oct. 05, 2011 by kerrynjames
Surprisingly tasty for how easy the recipe is! We'll definitely make it again and add more veggies, probably use frozen peas and carrots rather than just peas.Thanks for the recipe!
Surprisingly tasty for how easy the recipe is! We'll definitely make it again and add more veggies, probably use frozen peas and carrots rather than just peas.
Thanks for the recipe!
Reviewed on Oct. 05, 2011 by mlunderwood83
Sub the cooked, rotisserie (sp?) chicken for the cubed chicken. YUM! Baby carrots + butter + brown sugar for an awesome side.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2011 by 5xamom
Very good! We love chicken and dumplings! Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Reviewed on Aug. 28, 2011 by da1987cin
My family loves this recipe!!!
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