Chicken and Dumplings

I LOVE to cook!  Every night I do my best to cook a home made meal for my kids.  My one Grandmother being Sicilian and my other German, yeah, there was always something cooking in the kitchen, and if you were a female, no matter what age, you were helping stirring a pot, bowl, or whatever, you were in there.  I was taught the longer a meal took to make, the more love was put into it. 

I admit, from times, yes, we have a pizza night or a "free choice/fend for yourself" night, I'm not Wonder Woman, though I like to think I am at times.  But most of the time there is something simmering in the kitchen.  I have those recipes that I have to start the night before, or morning of to ensure just the right taste and quality of the meal.  Some are quick skillet meals.  I am constantly looking for new ways to prepare the same old chicken breast, pork chops, and even chop meat (that's ground beef for you non-northerners, lol).  Below I would like to share a Chicken and Dumplings recipe that I was given by a friend.  I have made it several times, it's fast, easy and the kids and their friends love it!  Enjoy!

  

Chicken and Dumplings Casserole

2 chicken breasts, cooked and shredded (this takes the most time)
2 cups chicken broth
1/2 stick butter
2 cups Bisquick
2 cups whole milk
1 can cream of chicken soup (herbed one is best)
3 teaspoons of chicken granules (Wylers makes this, it's with the boulion cubes)
1/2 teaspoon dried sage
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon of salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Layer 1 - in 9 x 13 casserole dish, melt 1/2 stick of butter.  Spread shredded chicken over the butter.  Sprinkle pepper and dried sage on top.  DO NOT MIX

Layer 2 - In small bowl, mix milk, and Bisquick.  Slowly pouir all over chicken.  DO NOT MIX

Layer 3 - In medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups of chicken broth, chicken granules and soup.  Once well blended pour slowly over the Bisquick layer.  DO NOT MIX

Bake casserole for 30-40 minutes or until the top is a nice golden brown.

Enjoy!

If you make this, please leave your comments, tell me what you think!