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Chicken And Dumplings Recipe

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Chicken and Dumplings is a classic, comforting dish featuring tender chicken thighs or breasts, fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, and fluffy dumplings that cook right in a savory broth. This one-pot recipe uses simple ingredients like chicken broth, thyme, and garlic to build a rich soup base, while the dumplings are made with flour, milk, and butter for a light, pillowy texture. Perfect for chilly days, this hearty dish warms the soul!

Ingredients

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For the Chicken Soup:

  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or 2 boneless chicken breasts
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp dried thyme or 2 tsp fresh thyme
  • 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Dumplings:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 2 tbsp butter, melted
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  • Heat butter or olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until softened.
  • Add chicken, chicken broth, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Remove chicken, discard skin and bones, shred meat, and return to the pot.
  • In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt for the dumplings. Stir in milk, melted butter, and parsley to form a dough.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the dough into the simmering soup. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until the dumplings are fluffy and cooked through.
  • Remove the bay leaf, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

  • For a thicker broth, add a cornstarch slurry (1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water).
  • You can add peas or other vegetables for extra flavor and texture.

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