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Cheesy One-Pan Dumpling Bake – Quick Family Dinner

This Cheesy One-Pan Dumpling Bake is the ultimate comfort food: tender dumplings, a creamy sauce, and a bubbly golden cheese topping, all baked together in one dish for an easy weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dumpling Bake
  • 2 cups biscuit dough, cut into small dumplings
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or whole milk
  • 1 cup shredded cooked chicken (optional)
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Equipment

  • Oven-safe baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease an oven-safe baking dish.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 3–4 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  3. Sprinkle the flour over the onions and garlic and whisk to form a paste. Slowly pour in the chicken broth and then the cream, whisking constantly until smooth. Add thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
  4. Pour the creamy sauce into the prepared baking dish. Stir in the shredded cooked chicken, if using. Evenly scatter the biscuit dough pieces over the top.
  5. Top with shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese, spreading it evenly over the dumplings.
  6. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden on top. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

For extra flavor, add a pinch of chili flakes or smoked paprika on top before baking. You can also swap the chicken for leftover turkey or keep it vegetarian by omitting the meat.