Ingredients:
- 1 rotisserie chicken, skin removed and meat pulled
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Equipment:
- 9×13 inch baking dish
- Medium mixing bowl
- Whisk
Instructions:
- Preparation:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Remove the skin from the rotisserie chicken and pull the meat into bite-sized pieces.
- Assemble the Chicken Layer:
- Spread the pulled chicken evenly in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Drizzle the melted butter over the chicken.
- Lightly season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prepare the Dumpling Mixture:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the self-rising flour and milk until smooth.
- Gently pour this mixture over the chicken layer in the baking dish. It’s important not to stir the mixture as this will affect the formation of the dumplings.
- Add the Broth Mixture:
- In the same bowl used for the dumpling mixture (no need to wash), whisk together the chicken broth and condensed cream of chicken soup until well combined.
- Slowly pour this broth mixture over the flour and milk layer in the baking dish, ensuring not to disturb the layers. Again, do not stir.
- Baking:
- Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 45 minutes. The heat will cause the layers to interact and form dumplings as it bakes.
- Resting the Casserole:
- After baking, remove the dish from the oven and let it sit for at least 5 minutes before serving. This resting period allows the dumplings to fully form and the casserole to set. The longer it sits, the thicker and more dumpling-like the texture becomes.
- Serving:
- Serve warm directly from the baking dish. This casserole is excellent on its own or accompanied by a side salad or steamed vegetables.
- Storage and Reheating:
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave or oven until thoroughly warm. The casserole often tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to meld.
Enjoy your homemade Chicken and Dumpling Casserole, a comforting and hearty meal perfect for any day of the week!