Viral Dumpling Bake – Easy Weeknight Dinner
Comforting dumpling bake with sautéed vegetables, optional shredded chicken, and a creamy sauce, topped with golden biscuit dumplings and cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4–6 servings 1x
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 small onion, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 medium carrots, diced
2 stalks celery, diced
1 cup mushrooms, sliced
1 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups milk
1/2 cup chicken or vegetable stock
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken or turkey (optional)
1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (or homemade dough)
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery in olive oil until softened.
- Add mushrooms; cook until browned. Add peas.
- Sprinkle flour over vegetables; cook 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in milk and stock, add thyme, salt, pepper, and paprika; simmer until thickened.
- Stir in chicken/turkey if using. Transfer mixture to baking dish.
- Arrange biscuit dough on top; sprinkle cheese.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until dumplings are golden and sauce is bubbling. Garnish with parsley.
Notes
Can be made vegetarian, swap vegetables or dough types, add herbs/spices for variation.