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Chicken and Dumplings

A comforting bowl of Chicken and Dumplings with tender chicken, wholesome vegetables, and fluffy dumplings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • Large Pot or Dutch Oven
  • Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

Protein

  • 1.5 pounds Chicken breasts or thighs Boneless and skinless, or 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken

Seasonings

  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Fats

  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter

Vegetables

  • 1 medium Yellow onion Finely diced
  • 1 medium Carrot Peeled and diced
  • 1 rib Celery Diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced

Thickening Agent

  • 0.25 cup All-purpose flour

Liquids

  • 4 cups Chicken stock
  • 0.5 cup Heavy cream
  • 0.5 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 2 Bay leaves

Vegetables

  • 1 cup Frozen peas

Garnish

  • 2 tablespoons Chopped parsley For garnish

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: Prepare the Chicken. Cut raw chicken into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper, or shred rotisserie chicken and set aside.
  • Step 2: Sauté the Vegetables. Heat olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Step 3: Create the Base. Sprinkle flour over sautéed veggies and stir. Cook for 2 minutes, then slowly pour in chicken stock while stirring to avoid lumps.
  • Step 4: Add Chicken and Season. Add chicken, heavy cream, Italian seasoning, and bay leaves. Stir, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  • Step 5: Make the Dumplings. In a medium bowl, mix 1 cup flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, a pinch of salt, and ½ cup milk until just combined.
  • Step 6: Add Peas and Dumplings. Stir in frozen peas. Drop dumpling mixture by tablespoon onto simmering chicken mixture. Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes without lifting the lid.
  • Step 7: Garnish and Serve. Remove bay leaves, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

For added flavor, consider using homemade chicken stock. You can substitute part of the flour with whole wheat flour for lighter dumplings.
Keyword Comfort Food, Easy