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Cozy Chicken and Dumplings

This comforting Chicken and Dumplings recipe features tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and fluffy dumplings simmered in a rich, creamy broth. It’s a warm and satisfying homestyle meal the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds Chicken diced into bite size pieces you can use breasts, thighs, or even a whole chicken
  • 1 medium size onion diced
  • 4 carrots peeled and diced
  • 4 celery stalks diced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Herbs de Provence
  • 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
  • 6 tablespoons of butter
  • 2 tablespoons garlic minced
  • 4 tablespoons flour
  • 4 cups of chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon of thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 cup half and half
  • Dumpling Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 4 tablespoons melted butter
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • Salt pepper, fresh herbs (thyme, parsley)
  • Optional add-ins: peas corn, mushrooms

Method
 

  1. Prep the chicken: Brown or sauté the chicken parts for flavor and add the Herbs de Provence and seasoning salt. Once browned remove chicken from pot and set aside.
  2. To the pot add the butter and the onion/celery/carrots and sautee until tender. About 4-6 minutes. Add garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Add the flour to vegetable mixture and stir to combine to create a roue. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine. Add chicken back to pot. Add bay leaf, thyme and salt and pepper. Stir to combine and bring mixture to a simmer and let cook covered for 40 minutes.
  5. Just before dropping the dumplings into the stew add half and half and stir to combine.
  6. For the dumplings: In a medium size bowl combine flour, baking powder, spices, butter and milk. Stir to combine until a soft dough forms.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the simmering broth or roll out and cut into strips (depending on your preferred style).
  8. Cook the dumplings: Gently place them into the simmering broth, cover, and allow them to cook until puffed and tender (timing depends on size/style). About 15 minutes.
  9. Finish and serve: Serve up big bowls, maybe with a sprinkle of fresh parsley or cracked pepper. ENJOY!