Chicken Dumpling Casserole Comfort (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
02 - 1 cup frozen carrots, diced
03 - 1 cup frozen peas
04 - ½ red onion, diced
05 - 3 tablespoons flour
06 - 2 cups chicken stock
07 - 2 cups shredded chicken
08 - 1 cup flour
09 - 2 tablespoons baking powder
10 - ½ teaspoon salt
11 - ½ teaspoon pepper
12 - 1 egg
13 - ⅓ cup milk

# Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F (180ºC). Heat a non-stick skillet to medium high and add the olive oil.
02 - Once the oil is hot, add the frozen carrots, peas, and red onion. Cook for 7 minutes, or until the onion is tender.
03 - Add the flour and mix with the vegetables, then add the chicken stock and mix well. Add the shredded chicken and mix well. Season with salt and pepper.
04 - In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, egg, and milk, and mix well.
05 - Transfer the chicken mixture to a casserole dish. Use two spoons to make balls of the dough and sink them into the casserole.
06 - Bake for 20 minutes.
07 - Serve hot and enjoy!

# Notes:

01 - You can use fresh chicken or pre-cooked rotisserie chicken to save time.
02 - Taste the casserole mixture before adding the dumplings to adjust the seasoning.
03 - Keep dumpling balls small for even cooking and better distribution.
04 - Additional vegetables like mushrooms or bell peppers can be added for flavor and color.
05 - For creamier results, mix some cream of chicken soup into the broth mixture.
06 - Fresh herbs like parsley or thyme can enhance flavors before baking.
07 - Pre-made biscuit dough can substitute for homemade dumpling dough if needed.
08 - Casserole can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated before baking.