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Chicken and Dumplings

A comforting classic featuring tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and fluffy dumplings in a savory broth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 650 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 medium carrots, sliced into rounds
  • 3 stalks celery, sliced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • Salt and black pepper to taste Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (for dumplings)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt (for dumplings)
  • ½ tsp dried parsley (for dumplings)
  • ¾ cup whole milk (for dumplings)
  • 2 tbsp melted butter

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil, sear chicken until golden, then set aside.
  • Sauté vegetables, add garlic, then stir in flour and cook briefly.
  • Pour in broth and milk, add herbs, return chicken, and simmer for 25 minutes.
  • Shred chicken, return to pot, prepare dumpling dough, and drop onto simmering stew.
  • Cover and cook for 15 minutes, then serve hot with optional parsley garnish.

Notes

Ensure not to lift the lid during dumpling cooking to keep steam trapped.
Keyword chicken