Cozy Chicken Pot Pie with Cheese & Chive Dumplings

There’s something deeply comforting about a bubbling dish of chicken and vegetables topped with soft, golden dumplings. For me, chicken pot pie has never meant a pastry crust. Growing up, it was always a scoopable, spoon-friendly casserole. A creamy chicken filling topped with fluffy batter, not unlike the classic shortcut version made with Bisquick.

This version keeps that cozy, scoopable comfort but swaps the batter for our Cheese & Chive Scone Mix, which bakes into tender, savoury dumplings with just the right amount of cheese and onion flavour. It’s hearty, nostalgic, and perfect for using up leftovers.

I most often make this with leftover cooked chicken, potatoes, and vegetables, but you can also start from scratch using the full method below.

Filling Ingredients

 

• 1/3 cup butter
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• 4 cups cooked chicken or turkey, diced or shredded
• 2 1/2 cups vegetables (frozen or cooked)
  
  • I typically use onion, celery, carrots, and peas

 

Dumpling Ingredients

 

• 2 cups Cheese & Chive Scone Mix (about 1/2 package)
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese
• 1 1/2 – 2 cups milk
• 1 tbsp melted butter

 

1. Make the filling

In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
Sprinkle in the flour and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring often, to remove the raw flour taste.

Slowly whisk in the chicken broth and milk, whisking constantly until smooth and lump-free.
Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat. Add the thyme and simmer for about 10 minutes, until slightly thickened.
Stir in the cooked chicken and vegetables.

Pour the filling into a 3-quart casserole dish (approximately a 9×13 pan).

2. Make the dumplings

 

 

In a bowl, combine the scone mix, shredded cheese, and milk.
Stir just until combined into a soft dough.

Scoop the batter evenly over the hot filling and brush the tops with the melted butter.

 

 

 

3. Bake

Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 30–40 minutes, until the dumplings are golden and cooked through.
Let rest for a few minutes before serving, the sauce thickens slightly as it sits.

This is the kind of meal that doesn’t need much else. Just a big spoon and maybe a simple salad on the side. It’s warm, filling, and exactly the sort of comfort food that makes leftovers feel special again.

If you try this recipe, I’d love to see your version! Tag me @bakeryblissjess (#BakedwithBakeryBliss) so I can share your cozy kitchen creations