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Homestyle Chicken and Dumplings

A close-up of a rustic bowl filled with creamy Chicken and Dumplings, featuring tender chicken, vegetables, and fluffy dumplings.
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A hearty one-pot chicken stew topped with fluffy dumplings, perfect for a comforting meal.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • For the Dumplings:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp melted butter

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides. Remove chicken and set aside.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
  3. Return chicken to the pot. Add chicken broth, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
  4. While the stew simmers, prepare the dumplings. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. In a separate small bowl, whisk together milk and melted butter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir heavy cream and parsley into the stew. Bring back to a gentle simmer.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter onto the simmering stew. Cover the pot and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until dumplings are cooked through and fluffy. Do not lift the lid while the dumplings are cooking.
  8. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, you can use chicken with bones and skin, then remove them before shredding the meat.
  • If you prefer a thicker stew, you can mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir it into the simmering stew before adding the dumplings.
  • This dish pairs well with a simple green salad.

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