It's time to make dumplings the star of the show. This dependable frozen dish no longer needs to be relegated to the side lines with this simple preparation.

and a few handfuls of roughly torn kale or other sturdy greens lend more flavor and make it a one-pot meal. Finish it off by dropping in spoonfuls of a simple dumpling batter, which steam on top ...

Spoon the casserole and dumplings onto plates and serve with steamed kale, shredded cabbage or green beans. This casserole can be made with boneless, skinless chicken thighs if preferred ...