Classic Chicken and Dumplings

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds Chicken, boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• 1 Onion, diced
• 2 Carrots, sliced
• 2 stalks Celery, sliced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
• 4 cups Chicken broth, low sodium
• 1 sprig Fresh thyme, leaves only
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1 cup Frozen peas, thawed
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black pepper, freshly ground
• For the dumplings:
• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons Baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 4 tablespoons Butter, cold, cut into small pieces
• 1/2 cup Milk

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium heat.
2. 2.Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, sliced celery, and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
3. 3.Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
4. 4.Sprinkle the all-purpose flour over the chicken and vegetables. Stir well to coat everything in the flour.
5. 5.Pour in the chicken broth and add the fresh thyme leaves and bay leaf. Bring the mixture to a simmer and let it cook for 20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the broth has thickened slightly.
6. 6.While the chicken is simmering, make the dumplings. In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
7. 7.Stir in the milk until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
8. 8.Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough onto the simmering chicken mixture. Cover the pot and let the dumplings cook for 15 minutes, until they are fluffy and cooked through.
9. 9.Stir in the thawed peas and season the chicken and dumplings with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
10. 10.Serve the chicken and dumplings hot, garnished with fresh thyme leaves if desired.

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightYou can use bone-in chicken pieces if you prefer. Just remove the bones before adding the dumplings.
• chevron_rightFeel free to add your favorite herbs and spices to the chicken and dumplings for extra flavor. Parsley, rosemary, or paprika would all be great choices.
• chevron_rightIf you want to make the dish even heartier, you can add some cooked bacon or sausage to the chicken and vegetables.
• chevron_rightLeftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.