Bisquick Chicken and Dumpling Casserole

Warm and comforting yet so easy to make this Bisquick Chicken and Dumpling Casserole recipe is the perfect family meal for cold weather!

If you enjoy this recipe you may also enjoy our Swiss Chicken Casserole, Hot Chicken Casserole and our Tater Tot Chicken Casserole.

Bisquick Chicken and Dumpling Casserole Recipe

Chicken and vegetables taste great mixed together in a casserole that is made into a meal with Bisquick dumplings on top. This Chicken and Dumplings Casserole with Bisquick is one of the recipes that we crave in cooler weather.

My husband really enjoys this chicken and dumpling casserole because it’s so filling and comforting.  He says that it reminds him of his mom’s chicken pot pie recipe. 

This dish looks so unique, is full of wholesome flavors and creates such a delicious meal for your family.

I love warm bread, so this chicken casserole with the warm biscuits on top was a winner all around in our family. This recipe creates comfort food that we crave on a chilly weekend.

Why This Recipe Works:

• Like a thick soup with biscuits on top with great flavors, even picky eaters enjoy this meal.
• Using Bisquick to make the dumplings saves time and helps create a restaurant quality meal at home.
• This homestyle meal makes you happy while you enjoy it and might remind you of a good meal when you were growing up.

Ingredients Needed:

• Cooked chicken – we like to cook boneless, skinless chicken breasts in water and to make our meat and stock – 1 large breast typically makes about 2 cups of cubed chicken
• Chicken broth or stock – we’ve got notes below on how to make your own and continue using the same pot to make most of the recipe
• Butter – adds a richness and is great to soften the veggies in
• Celery – finely chopped adds a little more crunch and earthy flavor
• Garlic & Onions – add a beautiful depth of flavor to the casserole
• Flour – helps thicken the casserole base
• Basil – I love this flavor and it gives the casserole a bit of speckled color and visual interest
• Frozen Carrots and Peas – adds color and veggies in a very convenient way
• Bisquick – creates a great shortcut and time saver to make the dumplings
• Milk – helps make the biscuits for the top of the casserole

How to Prepare the Chicken

Bring water to a boil in a stock pot. Try to use the amount of water that you think will just barely cover the chicken.

I like to add some finely chopped, carrots, celery and onions. This is not required, but helps add more flavor and essentially helps me make my own chicken broth.

Turn the water down to simmer and add boneless skinless chicken breasts into a stock pot. Cook for 20 minutes with the pot covered.

Use a digital meat thermometer to ensure the chicken has been cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F.

I like to prep the chicken breasts and then keep the amount of broth that I need to use in the recipe. This saves money purchasing a box of broth or better than bouillon.

Remove the chicken from the pan and place on a cutting board.

I like to slice the breasts and then cut the slices into cubes as shown here.

Two large chicken breasts typically make about four cups of cubed chicken which works perfectly in this recipe.

How to Make Chicken & Dumplings Casserole

Lightly grease a 9 x 13″ baking dish and preheat oven to 350°F.

In a stock pot saute onion, celery, garlic and butter until tender. 

Add flour, sugar, salt, basil, pepper and broth and bring to a boil. Cook for 1 minute and then reduce heat.

Add bag of frozen carrots and peas. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. 

You can use other combinations of mixed veggies, however carrots and peas are our favorite combination.

Add cooked chicken and stir everything together. Pour into greased 9 x 13 baking dish.

In a separate bowl combine dumplings ingredients.  Drop 12 tablespoons full of the Bisquick baking mixture onto the casserole.

Try to use similar sized drops that are spaced as evenly as possible. 

Bake, uncovered at 350°F for 30 minutes.  Cover and bake for up to 10 more minutes or until dumplings are done.

Serve warm and enjoy!

Storage & Reheating Instructions

Since this casserole has so much liquid and is almost like a thick soup in its consistency.  I would recommend scaling the recipe to make the amount that you can enjoy in one meal. 

If there are leftovers remove the dumpling or biscuit portion and refrigerate in a separate container from the chicken base. This will help prevent the bread from getting soggy.

More Easy Comfort Food Casseroles

We are fans of easy recipes that can be made in 9 x 13 pan.  Here are some other casseroles that our family enjoys in cold weather when we need help warming up and filling up:

Mexican Casserole

Beef Noodle Casserole is one of our best casseroles that uses egg noodles, beef and cheese for a creamy meal.

Swiss Chicken Casserole uses a box of Stovetop stuffing to add so much flavor in a super easy way.

Cabbage Roll Casserole with Sauerkraut has easy layers and is another healthier dish that’s so comforting to enjoy.

Originally published November 22, 2018 with pictures updated on April 13, 2023.