Description
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of homemade Chicken and Dumplings, a nourishing classic that promises a delicious juxtaposition of tender chicken pieces and airy dumplings soaked in a creamy, flavorful broth. This satisfying dish is perfect for chilly evenings or whenever you need a comforting meal that feels like a warm hug.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2–3/4 pound boneless chicken fillets, cut into bite-size pieces
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup carrots, peeled and chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, chopped
- 1/2 cup onion, diced
- 1/2 tablespoon fresh thyme or 1/2 teaspoon dry thyme
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 cups chicken stock
- 1/4 cup half and half
- 1 large bay leaf
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup half and half
Instructions
- Preparing the Chicken Heat one tablespoon of olive oil in a soup pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the bite-sized pieces of chicken, seasoning well with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook until the chicken is browned on all sides then remove it from the pot and set aside.
- Cooking the Vegetables In the same pot, utilize the remaining olive oil to sauté the carrots, celery, and onion, with thyme added for flavor. Cook for 3-4 minutes or until the vegetables start to soften.
- Making the Roux Reduce the heat to low and melt the butter in the pot. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables, stirring constantly, and cook for about 1 minute to form a roux.
- Adding Liquids and Chicken Gradually add the chicken stock and half and half, stirring continuously. Reintroduce the chicken to the pot along with a bay leaf. Adjust the seasoning with salt and bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Adding Peas and Parsley After the simmering, add the frozen peas and fresh parsley. Stir into the mixture and continue cooking for another few minutes.
- Making and Cooking Dumplings Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and chopped parsley for dumplings. Gradually mix in the half and half to form a thick batter. Drop tablespoon-sized dollops of the dumpling batter into the simmering pot. Cover and let simmer for 15 minutes until the dumplings are cooked through.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes