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Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings Recipe
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This comforting and hearty recipe for Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings is a classic dish that will warm you up from the inside out. Tender chicken stew paired with fluffy dumplings in a flavorful broth is a timeless favorite.

Ingredients

For the Chicken Stew:

  • 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 lbs), cut into pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

For the Dumplings:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley or thyme
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Cook the Chicken Stew: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery, and cook until softened. Add the chicken pieces, chicken broth, water, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook until the chicken is tender.
  2. Make the Dumplings: In a bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, and dried parsley or thyme. Stir in the milk and melted butter to form a thick batter. Drop spoonfuls of the batter into the simmering stew. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes until the dumplings are cooked through.

Notes

  • You can add peas or corn to the stew for extra flavor and color.
  • Feel free to customize the herbs in the dumplings to suit your taste.

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