Gluten-Free Chicken and Dumplings Casserole {Dairy-Free Option}
May 29, 2017
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This gluten-free chicken and dumplings casserole recipe is created in layers with shredded chicken, tasty peas and corn, a creamy sauce and fluffy dumplings topping. Recipe with a dairy-free option.
Gluten-Free Casseroles
My husband is from the South and this really influences my cooking style. When I went gluten-free, I knew it would be important to try and modify some of his favorite Southern recipes.
Chicken and Dumplings are Southern comfort food; and as a casserole, you now have a perfect homestyle cooked meal.
Easy Chicken and Dumpling Casserole In A Few Easy Steps
This gluten-free chicken and dumplings casserole recipe is created in three layers with shredded chicken, tasty peas and corn, creamy sauce and fluffy dumplings topping.
- Layer 1 is melted butter, shredded chicken, seasonings, frozen corn, and peas.
- Layer 2 is topped with the gluten-free Bisquick layer.
- Layer 3 is topped with Gluten-Free Cream of Chicken Soup.
Gluten-Free Bisquick
One of my favorite gluten-free products is gluten-free Bisquick. I used it for the dumpling topping of this casserole.
If you don’t have gluten-free Bisquick you can make your own using this recipe from This Mama Loves.
Dinner Shortcut
One of the shortcuts that I use to make my chicken and dumpling casserole, is that I buy a gluten-free rotisserie chicken and use the already cooked meat. It makes it easy peasy! Otherwise, I just boil a few chicken breasts and then dice them up.
Dairy-Free Cooking
I have included a dairy-free option to the recipe. My husband, my youngest son, and I are all dairy-free.
I used dairy-free Smart Balance butter, almond milk and my recipe for Gluten-Free Cream of Chicken Soup {Dairy-Free Option}. So, you too can have a gluten-free and dairy-free chicken and dumpling casserole.
Some of my favorite dairy-free alternatives that I like to bake with are almond, cashew or coconut milk. I also like baking with coconut oil or Earth Balance or Smart Balance butter.
Gluten-Free Dumplings
The secret of this gluten-free chicken and dumplings casserole recipe is not to stir and combine any of the ingredients of the different layers. That’s what makes your dumplings topping so fluffy.
When you dish it out, you will have perfectly fluffy dumplings on top. It is made in a 9 x 13 glass pan and reheats well.
Gluten-free chicken and dumplings casserole is my oldest son’s favorite meal. He always eats a mound of it!
Serve this with mashed potatoes and it will bring you back to memories of your Granny’s table for Sunday dinner. I promise this will become one of your family’s favorites!
I also have a traditional recipe for Gluten-Free Chicken and Dumplings.
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Gluten Free Chicken and Dumplings Casserole
Ingredients
- 3 to 4 chicken breasts, , cooked and shredded (boil chicken breast in water, cool and shred)
- 1 cup chicken broth, from boiled chicken
- 1/2 cup butter, , dairy-free use Earth Balance butter
- 2 cups Gluten Free Bisquick, (If you don't have gluten-free Bisquick you can use this recipe above in the blog post to make your own.)
- 2 cups milk, , or use dairy-free milk of choice
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free cream of chicken soup , (my recipe)
- 3 teaspoons chicken granules, , You can also substitute 1 teaspoon of gluten-free poultry seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt or more to taste
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup frozen corn
Dairy-Free Option:
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free and dairy-free cream of chicken soup , (my recipe)
Instructions
- Boil chicken breasts for 20-25 minutes or until done. (save water)
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- When chicken breasts are cooled, shred. (I use my hand mixer to easily shred the chicken.)
- Layer 1 - In 9 x 13 casserole dish, melt 1/2 stick of butter. Spread shredded chicken over melted butter. Sprinkle salt, black pepper and dried sage over this layer. Sprinkle frozen peas and corn over chicken. Do not stir.
- Layer 2 - In a small bowl, mix milk and gluten-free Bisquick. Slowly pour gluten-free Bisquick mixture all over chicken. Do not stir.
- Layer 3 - In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup of chicken broth (from your boiled chicken), chicken granules, and gluten-free cream of chicken soup. Once blended, slowly pour over the gluten-free Bisquick layer. Do not stir. (Dairy-free use my recipe for Gluten-Free Cream of Chicken Soup with dairy-free butter and milk)
- Bake casserole for 45-60 minutes, or until the top is golden brown. Enjoy!
- Store leftovers in an air-tight container. Re-heat in the microwave or oven.
Notes
- For the dairy-free option, I used Smart Balance butter, almond, milk and my recipe for Gluten-Free Cream of Chicken Soup {Dairy-Free Option}.
- Store leftovers in an air-tight container.
- Re-heat in the microwave or oven.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Can this recipe be frozen? If so, please give directions! This sounds really delicious!
Hi C! This recipe hasn’t been tested frozen, so I can’t guarantee the end results, but I would suggest freezing before baking. Follow the instructions as listed and then tightly wrap the casserole dish in plastic wrap or with a tight lid, and freeze. Bake from frozen adding a few extra minutes to the cook time to account for the time it takes to thaw while cooking.
My husband and I love this recipe. It is a staple in our meal planning. It is so delicious! Thank you!
My husband is celiac and we both enjoyed this 🙂 The dumpling layer tasted like a really soft fluffy biscuit.
My husband and I both thought this was wonderful! Thanks for sharing this recipe.
This gluten-free Chicken and Dumpling Casserole is wonderful. My daughter loves Chicken and Dumplings, but has recently had to change to a gluten free, dairy free, sugar free diet. I found your recipe and tried it right away, using your gluten-free dairy-free cream of chicken soup. She loves this dish. I have made it several times, and it always comes together easily and is delicious. I put the chicken in the crock pot on low in the morning before I leave for work, so the chicken that I need for the casserole and for the cream of chicken soup is ready when I get home. Thanks so much for sharing it with us.
So yummy thank you! I used a 1/2 stick of butter as instructed in the directions, though it says a 1/2 cup in the ingredients list.
Where do you buy Full Flavor Foods Chicken Gravy? Is there a substitute in case I can’t find this? Thanks
Hi Crystal I just updated the recipe to use my Gluten-Free Cream of Chicken Soup that also has a dairy-free option. The soup is super easy to make and is perfect for the casserole recipe. I hope you try the casserole and enjoy it!