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Homestyle Chicken and Dumplings

A close-up of a white bowl filled with creamy chicken and dumplings, garnished with fresh parsley.
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A comforting, creamy chicken stew topped with light, fluffy dumplings. This recipe brings the warmth of a homestyle dinner to your table.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 8 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • For the Dumplings:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

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. Pour in chicken broth, add thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat 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, combine milk and melted butter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Remove bay leaf from the stew. Stir in heavy cream and fresh parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough onto the simmering stew. Cover the pot and cook for 15-20 minutes, without lifting the lid, until dumplings are puffed and cooked through.
  8. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For lighter dumplings, ensure your baking powder is fresh.
  • You can use Bisquick for a shortcut on the dumplings.
  • This recipe is great for meal planning and can be reheated well.

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