Baked Chicken And Dumplings Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Chicken And Dumplings

• Vegetable Oil Cooking Spray
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• Vegetable Oil
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Halves
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• Dried Sage
• Chicken Broth

How to Make Baked Chicken And Dumplings

1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
2. Coat a 2 1/2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups milk and 1/4 cup vegetable oil.
4. Gradually whisk in 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, and 1 teaspoon salt until a soft dough forms. Set aside.
5. Place 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of the casserole dish.
6. Top the chicken with 1/2 cup chopped onion, 1/2 cup chopped celery, and 1/2 cup chopped carrots.
7. Sprinkle evenly with 1 teaspoon dried sage and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
8. Pour 2 cups chicken broth over the chicken and vegetables.
9. Roll the dough into 2-inch balls and drop them evenly over the casserole.
10. Cover the casserole tightly with aluminum foil.
11. Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the dumplings are golden brown.