Chicken dumpling casserole

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until they become translucent.
3. Stir in the 2 tablespoons of flour to create a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to eliminate the raw flour taste.
4. Gradually pour in the chicken broth and milk, stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it thicken. This will create a creamy sauce.
5. Add the diced or shredded chicken, mixed vegetables, dried thyme, salt, and pepper to the sauce. Stir well to combine.
6. Pour the chicken and vegetable mixture into a greased 9×13-inch casserole dish.
7. In a separate bowl, prepare the dumpling batter. Combine 1 cup of flour, baking powder, and salt. Then, stir in the 1/2 cup of milk and 2 tablespoons of melted butter to form a sticky dumpling dough.
8. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter over the chicken and vegetable mixture in the casserole dish. You can leave some gaps for the dumplings to expand while baking.
9. Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the dumplings are golden brown and cooked through.
10. Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Enjoy your homemade chicken dumpling casserole! This dish is a comforting, hearty meal that’s perfect for cold or cozy nights. Feel free to customize it by adding your favorite herbs and spices or by using different vegetables to suit your taste.