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Chicken And Dumplings

This comforting dish features tender chicken cooked in a savory broth, topped with fluffy dumplings. It's perfect for a cozy dinner that serves up warmth and flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 People
Calories 450 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large pot
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 mixing bowl
  • 1 whisk
  • 1 wooden spoon

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts Can substitute with thighs for tenderness.
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • 2 cups frozen peas
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
  • Pour in the chicken broth, and add the chicken breasts, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until the chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and add the frozen peas. Stir to combine and maintain a low simmer.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add in the milk and melted butter, mixing until just combined.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter over the chicken mixture in the pot. Cover and cook for an additional 15 minutes without lifting the lid, until the dumplings are cooked through and puffed up.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, and enjoy!
  • For a richer flavor, consider adding a splash of cream to the broth before serving.

Notes

For a richer flavor, consider adding a splash of cream to the broth.
You can substitute the chicken breasts for thighs for an even more tender texture.
This dish can be made ahead and reheated, but the dumplings may lose some fluffiness.