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Chicken and Dumplings

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This comforting Chicken and Dumplings recipe features tender chicken in a rich broth with fluffy dumplings, perfect for a cozy dinner.

Ingredients

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Chicken:

  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1 broiler/fryer chicken (about 3 pounds), cut up
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 6 cups chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup white wine or apple cider
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 5 whole peppercorns

Dumplings:

  • 1–1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup 2% milk
  • 1 tablespoon butter, melted

Soup:

  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme
  • Additional salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare Chicken: In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup flour, salt, and pepper. Dredge chicken pieces in flour mixture. In a Dutch oven, brown chicken in oil. Remove and set aside.
  2. Saute Vegetables: In the same pot, saute onion, carrots, celery, and garlic until tender. Stir in remaining flour. Gradually add stock, wine, sugar, bay leaves, and peppercorns. Return chicken to pot.
  3. Make Dumplings: In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in milk and butter to form a thick batter. Drop by spoonfuls onto simmering chicken mixture. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  4. Finish Soup: Stir in cream, parsley, thyme, salt, and pepper. Discard bay leaves and peppercorns. Serve hot.

Notes

  • You can add more vegetables like peas or potatoes for extra flavor.
  • For a lighter version, use low-fat milk instead of cream.

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