Indulge in a comforting and flavorful culinary journey with our tantalizing chicken casserole adorned with herb-infused dumplings. This delectable dish is a symphony of tender chicken enveloped in a creamy sauce, topped with fluffy dumplings that burst with aromatic herbs. Experience a delightful fusion of textures and flavors as you savor each bite of this classic casserole. Prepare to be captivated by the savory essence of thyme, sage, and rosemary, perfectly complementing the succulent chicken and creamy sauce. Embark on a culinary adventure with our easy-to-follow recipe, ensuring a delightful homemade meal that will warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds. Additionally, discover variations of this classic dish, including a vegetarian option featuring succulent mushrooms and a gluten-free version that caters to dietary preferences. Elevate your culinary skills and create a memorable dining experience with our versatile chicken casserole recipes.
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CHICKEN & RED WINE CASSEROLE WITH HERBY DUMPLINGS
A rich and warming red wine chicken casserole - ideal for when it's cold and dark outside.
Provided by Jo Pratt
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to fan 180C/ conventional 200C/gas 6. Season the chicken with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then coat lightly in a little of the flour. Heat the oil in a large ovenproof lidded casserole dish and, in batches, brown the chicken on both sides over a high heat. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- Reduce the heat, add the onions and lardons and cook for about 5-8 minutes so they are golden tinged. Add the garlic, then sprinkle in the plain flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring to prevent sticking.
- Add the mushrooms, bay leaves, redcurrant sauce and orange zest, then pour in the red wine and stock and season with salt and pepper. Bring to the boil, then return the chicken to the casserole dish, making sure it is well covered with the liquid. Put on the lid and cook in the oven for 30 minutes.
- While the casserole is cooking, prepare the dumplings. Put the self raising flour, breadcrumbs, mustard and butter in a food processor and blitz to a crumb consistency. Add the thyme, parsley, eggs and salt and pepper. Briefly blitz until the mixture forms a fairly moist dough. Using floured hands, roll the dough into 6 large, even-sized balls.
- Remove the casserole from the oven when the 30 minutes is up and sit the dumplings on top. Pop the lid back on and return to the oven for a further 20 minutes, until the casserole is cooked and the dumplings have puffed up. Spoon the chicken and sauce onto six plates and top each with a dumpling. Serve with a rich, fruity red wine.
- If you want to use a slow cooker, brown the chicken in batches and transfer to the slow cooker pot. Add the flour, onions, lardons, garlic, mushrooms, bay leaves, redcurrant, orange zest, red wine and stock, and season. Cover and cook on High for 4 hours. Make the dumplings according to step 4, then sit on top of the casserole after 4 hours. Cook for another 1-2 hours, then serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 701 calories, Fat 37 grams fat, SaturatedFat 17 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 38 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 1 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 47 grams protein, Sodium 2.55 milligram of sodium
CHICKEN AND HERB DUMPLINGS
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 40m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat 3 tablespoons butter in a large Dutch oven or wide pot over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, celery, parsnip, bay leaf, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes. Add 3 tablespoons flour; stir until toasted, about 1 minute. Gradually pour in the chicken broth, stirring. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer until slightly thickened and the vegetables are tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, whisk the remaining 1 1/2 cups flour with the baking powder and 3/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Cut the remaining 4 tablespoons butter into small cubes and rub into the flour mixture with your fingers until pea-size pieces form. Stir in the buttermilk and chopped herbs with a fork until combined. Divide the dough into twelve 1 1/2-inch balls.
- Stir the chicken into the pot. Arrange the dough balls on top. Cover and cook over medium-low heat until the dumplings are firm to the touch and cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes. Top with more dill and chives.
CHICKEN CASSEROLE WITH HERBY DUMPLINGS
Bypass the suet and make lighter dumplings for this family-friendly one-pot stew
Provided by Sarah Cook
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 1h40m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Toss the chicken pieces with the flour and some salt and pepper, to coat them - it's easy to do this in a plastic food bag.
- Heat the oil in a casserole with a lid. Brown the chicken pieces well on all sides - you'll need to do this in batches. Remove all the pieces to a plate, and tip the onions, carrot, lardons, bay and thyme into the pan. Cook gently for 10 mins until the onion is softened.
- Return the chicken pieces, with any juices that have collected on the plate. Then pour in the red wine, 250ml water and tomato paste and crumble in the stock cube. Add a splash more of water if you need, until the chicken is almost covered. Bring to the boil, then cover with a lid and bake in the oven for 20 mins. Remove the lid and bake for another 10 mins while you make the dumplings.
- Rub the butter into the flour with your fingertips until it feels like fine breadcrumbs. Stir in the herbs with ½ tsp salt and some pepper. Drizzle over 150ml water, and stir in quickly with a cutlery knife to form a light dough. Use floured hands to shape into ping pong sized balls.
- Place the dumplings on top of the stew and bake for 20 mins more until the dumplings are cooked through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 744 calories, Fat 38.3 grams fat, SaturatedFat 17.3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 43.9 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6.6 grams sugar, Fiber 4.3 grams fiber, Protein 34.9 grams protein, Sodium 3 milligram of sodium
CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS CASSEROLE
This chicken and dumplings casserole is comfort food at its best.
Provided by Henni Bartel
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a large baking dish.
- Combine chicken, carrot, celery, and bouillon in a large pot and add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, cover, and cook until chicken is no longer pink in the centers, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain, reserving chicken and broth in another pot or bowl.
- Melt butter in the same pot over medium heat. Cook onion and garlic in the hot butter for 5 minutes. Stir in flour, poultry seasoning, basil, thyme, and pepper. Stir in chicken broth and milk slowly. Add chicken mixture and peas. Simmer over medium-low heat until thick, 10 to 15 minutes. Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until mixture is bubbling, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from the oven and place biscuits on top. Cover and bake for 15 minutes. Uncover and continue baking until biscuits are golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes more.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 502.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47.7 g, Cholesterol 75 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 24.8 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 1465.1 mg, Sugar 10.4 g
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables in your casserole. This will add flavor and nutrients.
- Don't overcook the chicken. Overcooked chicken is tough and dry.
- Make sure the sauce is thick enough. A thin sauce will make the casserole watery.
- Use fresh herbs in the dumplings. Fresh herbs will give the dumplings a more flavorful taste.
- Cook the dumplings until they are cooked through. Undercooked dumplings will be doughy.
Conclusion:
Chicken casserole with herby dumplings is a classic comfort food dish. It's easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like your casserole with a lot of vegetables or a lot of sauce, or whether you prefer your dumplings light and fluffy or dense and chewy, this recipe has you covered. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give chicken casserole with herby dumplings a try.
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