Chicken and Dumpling Casserole Recipe

Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2011 by Laura Moser

We loved this chicken dish. Easy to make, turned out perfect.

Reviewed on Feb. 19, 2011 by kmolina

I liked this recipe but adding more flour, is best for the gravy, and I don't care for basil with this recipe so I used fresh thyme, it was delicious!

Reviewed on Feb. 17, 2011 by BrytEyz

We did not care for this dish. The basil is overpowering and the peas become tremendously overcooked. If you really want to try this recipe, I suggest making the following alterations: cut the basil by half (both in the sauce and in the dumplings), eliminate the added salt (there's more than enough in the chicken broth), thaw the peas before adding them then toss them in with the chicken just before putting the dish in the oven, and eliminate the last 10 minutes of cooking. I personally won't bother trying this recipe again, because we've discovered a wealth of other recipes here on ToH that we adore!

Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2011 by kimbdds92

Good recipe. Sauce is a little thin, but I add a little more flour and more chicken. Great recipe to use up leftover turkey, which is my favorite way to make it. I also use frozen peas and carrots or mixed veggies for more color. I doctor up the biscuits with a little garlic powder, some shredded cheese and a touch more milk. I tried the low fat biscuit mix once and didn't like it as well, too dry. Sometimes I'll add dried parsley if I'm out of dried basil.

Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2010 by brendaleebrown

This recipe turned out much better than I thought it would. I did add more onions, garlic and an extra 1/4 cup of flour like others suggested to thicken the sauce. I didn't have any celery, so I added carrots instead, which also added more color and taste. I will make this again!

Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2010 by Sandybells

Since my husband is not fond of bisquick, I used lasagna noodles and it was really good too.

Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2010 by kowa

I have to admit that I did change a thing or two. For starters I used BEEF!! My 3 guy's are beef men and this was the first time I ever made dumplings, so it was an experiment in itself!! I deleted the butter, and I put the whole thing in the crock pot. Instead of plain peas I used peas & carrots. I used 2lbs of tri-tip steaks that I had handy, which I cut into 1/2" cubes, and added 4 medium potatoes also cut into 1/2" cubes. Cooked it for 6 hours, and added the dumplings the last hour and a half into cooking time. It was a success! It did make the whole house smell great! Will definitely make again, maybe I will even try it with chicken?!?!

Reviewed on Apr. 26, 2010 by oneboobyme

the only change i have to make is to take out the peas and put in corn!my husband wont touch peas ! At least he likes other veggies! thanks for the recipe!

Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2010 by trekers1

Good made with fresh cilantro in lieu of basil!

Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2010 by red110753

Excellent recipe. I too added more flour and used mixed vegetables. I am anxious to try the left overs tonight.

Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2010 by spinglow

This is an excellent recipe. My husband and I look forward to making this with the left over roast chicken. Has an excellent flavour using the basil.

Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2010 by amychris1

I always make from scratch biscuits with this recipe. I have served it for a company luncheon using leftover turkey, and it's more elegant than chicken. Love the basil smell when baking!

Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2010 by Sprowl

This is an oldie but goody. Started making this when it first came out. Put as many ingredients together as could, used canned chicken and made this for my parents and son on a camping vacation. It was a hit all around.

Like a really good pot pie. For those worried about calories and fat etc., you might want to only use recipes from TOH's Healthy Cooking magazine.

Reviewed on Apr. 13, 2010 by mtbullion5

I haven't tried this, but the sodium is OUTRAGOUS!! Maybe try the low sodium chicken broth and unsalted butter..

Reviewed on Mar. 23, 2010 by gavingrma_OH

We love this recipe. My only changes are a bit more flour and I use frozen mixed vegetables in place of the peas.

Reviewed on Mar. 05, 2010 by HBcook

This is the worst recipe I have made from TOH! The dumplings were like dense heavy biscuits and the casserole was way too saucy. I threw out the leftovers! I'm an experienced cook so I don't think it was anything I did. I followed the recipe except added more celery and onion than called for. So many great reviews??

Reviewed on Jan. 17, 2010 by aimeechipps

My Grandmother gave me all of her old Taste of Home magazines and this one was in a magazine from 1993 or so. I had everything on hand, it was easy enough to make and my 2 and 4 year old ate it with no complaints. I will be keeping this recipe!

Reviewed on Nov. 04, 2009 by casserroll

so easy! my only complaint is that the sauce is a bit thin. next time i will add more flour before backing. great for leftovers!

Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2009 by tpfeisel

I'm a Mom of 3 boys and we've made this recpe over and over again. The one thing differnt that I've added is using frozen peas and carrots instead.

Reviewed on Oct. 07, 2009 by partridge

Good recipe. Had a lot of different flavors to it. I have tried other recipes like this and this is definatly a cut above the rest

Reviewed on Oct. 07, 2009 by stephspeth

The flavor of this casserole was definitely wonderful, and the consistency came out perfect. I had always had the traditional Chicken and Dumplings made on the stove top in a stock pot - but this was an interesting twist. Really yummy.

Reviewed on Sep. 20, 2009 by sheri2210

it's comfort food with a little twist. i added cubed potatoes and cubed carrots.

Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2009 by pat07

Oh My Word! I use to love chicken and dumplings when I was living at home....but now! :( i can't have it....This recipe looks so yummy it's actually making my mouth water.

Reviewed on Sep. 09, 2009 by joceyw

I tried this and it tasted ok, but it ended up really runny. It wasn't very pleased with this dish.

Reviewed on Jul. 19, 2009 by Summy

This is so delicious. It's total comfort food, tastes great, and fills an empty belly very nicely :)

Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2009 by jmmeidinger

great recipe. Its our family favorite. I do add carrots when im boiling my chicken makes better broth and the carrots add a little to the meal. My two toddlers love it!

Reviewed on Feb. 12, 2009 by Sherry Walker

Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2008 by Carolelee2003

This is now one of my families favorite dishes. Since my husband will not eat peas, I put diced potatoes in their place. It comes out wonderful.

Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2008 by sandyshores

This is one of my family's favorite dishes now. Whenever we have roasted chicken I make sure to put this in the menu to use up the left over chicken. I also use mixed vegetables to add color & give variety in flavor. However, I don't make this biscuit recipe. I make my grandmother's recipe and drop the homemade dough on top. So Yummy!

Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2008 by dtuma

This recipe was pretty simple to make and had wonderful flavor! Not too much but definitely not too bland. One thing I might do differently next time is use mixed frozen vegetables to add some color and extra different flavor for my kids!

Reviewed on Nov. 13, 2008 by pinksuitcases

This is so easy and delicious. Everyone I've made it for has loved it. It's one of my regular meals now. And I agree with everyone else about how great it makes your apartment smell while it's cooking.

Reviewed on Nov. 07, 2008 by Joscy

Hello! I'd like to comment that I made this dish for my husband and myself (we're empty nesters so cut recipe in half, except for dumplings) and it was just the right amount for us. My husband has a hearty appetite (he's a dairy farmer) and he especially enjoyed the dumplings. Very easy to make; this is a definite keeper!! Thank you for sharing your recipe.

Sincerely,

Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2008 by Baggy6

we served our diiner with rice to help soak up some of that great gravey sauce man was this worth waiting for. It smelled so good as it was cooking. Thank you for this wonderful supper.

Reviewed on Oct. 25, 2008 by Aquarelle

Good recipe! This is something that really sticks to your gullet. After my husband ate his share, he announced that his new name was "Professor Leadbelly," but he loved it. I halved all ingredients and baked in an 8" square Pyrex dish, which worked out fine (two skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cooked earlier in the day, then cooled and cubed, yielded plenty of meat for this dish plus a little extra for my spoiled tortie kitty). Also cut back a little on the amount of frozen peas and substituted diced fresh carrots, as suggested in a previous review.

However, I had a problem with the dumplings. They didn't bake up nearly as large as the ones pictured. In fact, they were downright chintzy. The Bisquick I used was from a brand-new box. Next time I make this I will use the full two cups of Bisquick, two teaspoons of basil and 2/3 cup milk and will make six or eight nice large dumplings.

Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2008 by jmmeidinger

Great recipe!!!! I add carrots to mine which makes it even better.

Reviewed on Oct. 06, 2008 by susannette

I have other recipes for chicken & biscuits that I like better. sc

Reviewed on Jul. 22, 2008 by ljlangley

My daughter and I loved it; husband thought it was ok, but he doesn't really like chicken.

Brought leftovers to work and everyone liked it too. Will make again for sure.

Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2008 by lisa53202

I made this a lot when the kids were still living at home. I never met anyone who didn't love it!!

Reviewed on May. 14, 2008 by kkreed527

My husband and two small boys (1 and 4 year old) loved this meal. And they are the pickiest of eaters. I can't believe how good it turned out.

Reviewed on May. 14, 2008 by kkreed527

Reviewed on Mar. 15, 2008 by Shirley Philbrick

Since our daughter, who lives with us, doesn't like peas by themselves I used peas and carrots. Also because all of the family thinks anything with olives in it is ok I also used pitted ripe olives which I sliced in half. Thanks for the reciepe. Shirley

Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2008 by bakingwiththebean

I just made this and I thought it was very good. My dad also enjoy it and my son happily took a few bites, though he's full from sneaking banana chips. It's been added to my recipe binder to make again.

Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2008 by ReneeC___NCalif

It's a cold day here & I've been hoping to find something that sounded good & warm for dinner. This sounds delish!

Thanks, Renee