Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

Name: Chicken and Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 lbs chicken pieces (preferably breasts and thighs); 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 2 carrots, chopped; 3 stalks celery, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 2 dried bay leaves; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 4 sprigs fresh parsley, plus more; fresh parsley (to garnish); 2 teaspoons coarse salt; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 dash cayenne pepper; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; ½ cup milk

Servings: persons

3 lbs chicken pieces (preferably breasts and thighs)
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
2 dried bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
4 sprigs fresh parsley, plus more
fresh parsley (to garnish)
2 teaspoons coarse salt
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ cup milk

1
Place chicken in a Dutch oven with onion, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, parsley, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
2
Add enough cold water to cover.
3
Bring just to a boil over medium-high heat.
4
Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 1 hour.
5
Remove chicken, and let rest until cool enough to handle.
6
Skin and bone chicken, leaving the meat in large chunks; set aside.
7
Remove bay leaves from the broth, and discard.
8
Skim as much fat as possible from the surface of the broth.
9
Heat broth to a slow steady boil.
10
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt.
11
Stir in milk, and beat until stiff.
12
Drop batter 1 tablespoon at a time into the boiling broth.
13
Cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
14
Add reserved chicken, and cook until heated through, about 5 minutes.
15
The dumplings should be puffed and the meat warmed through.
16
Garnish with parsley, and serve immediately.

855

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

116

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 lbs chicken pieces (preferably breasts and thighs), 1 medium yellow onion, chopped, 2 carrots, chopped, 3 stalks celery, chopped, and more.

Yes, Chicken and Dumplings falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken and Dumplings

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