🍗 (Comfort Food Classic)
📝 Ingredients
For the chicken stew:
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 carrots, sliced
2 celery stalks, chopped
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups cooked shredded chicken
1 cup frozen peas
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon dried thyme
½ cup heavy cream (optional, for creaminess)
For the dumplings:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter, melted
¾ cup milk
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Make the stew base
Heat butter and olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add onion and cook until soft and fragrant (about 4 minutes).
Stir in garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for another 5 minutes.
Step 2: Build the flavor
Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
Add shredded chicken, salt, pepper, and thyme.
Reduce heat and let simmer for about 10 minutes until vegetables are tender.
Step 3: Prepare dumpling dough
In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add melted butter and milk.
Stir until a soft dough forms (do not overmix).
Step 4: Cook dumplings
Drop spoonfuls of dough directly into the simmering stew.
Cover the pot with a lid and cook for 15 minutes (DO NOT open lid while cooking).
Dumplings will become fluffy and fully cooked with steam.
Step 5: Finish the dish
Stir in peas and cream (optional).
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serve hot and enjoy!
🍽️ Tips for Best Results
Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
Keep lid closed while dumplings cook so they stay fluffy.
Add parsley for fresh flavor.
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Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
