Description
A classic and comforting Chicken and Dumplings recipe that features tender shredded chicken in a creamy stew with fluffy dumplings on top. This hearty dish is perfect for a cozy family dinner or a chilly evening.
Ingredients
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Stew:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Dumplings:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup whole milk
Instructions
- Prepare the Stew: In a large pot, melt butter with olive oil. Add onion, carrots, and celery, cook until softened. Stir in garlic, add flour and cook. Gradually whisk in broth and milk, then add chicken, salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf. Simmer.
- Make the Dumplings: Mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter, stir in milk. Drop spoonfuls onto the stew, cover, and cook for 15 minutes.
- Remove bay leaf, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- For richer flavor, use half-and-half instead of milk.
- Add peas or corn for extra color and sweetness.
- Avoid lifting the lid while cooking dumplings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 980 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 23 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
