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Chicken and Dumplings

Chicken and Dumplings is a quintessential comfort food that brings warmth and satisfaction to any meal.
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Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp knife
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Wooden spoon
  • Ladle

Ingredients
  

  • For the Chicken Stew:
  • 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour for thickening
  • For the Dumplings:
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup cold butter cubed
  • 1 cup milk

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Chicken Stew:
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add diced onions and cook until translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  • Add chicken pieces to the pot and cook until no longer pink.
  • Stir in carrots and celery, cooking for about 5 minutes.
  • Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir to coat. Cook for 1-2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
  • Gradually add chicken broth, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Stir in frozen peas, heavy cream, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • Make the Dumplings:
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  • Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Pour in milk and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Cook the Dumplings:
  • Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter onto the simmering chicken stew. Be careful not to overcrowd.
  • Cover the pot with a lid and let simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the dumplings are puffed up and cooked through. Avoid lifting the lid during this time.

Notes

Tips:
For extra flavor, you can use homemade chicken broth instead of store-bought.
Ensure the dumpling batter is thick enough; it should drop from the spoon but not be runny.
Feel free to add other vegetables such as potatoes or corn for added variety.