09/19/2024
Chicken and Dumplings
Ingredients:
For the Soup:
1 1/2 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
6 cups chicken broth
1 medium onion, chopped
3 carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Dumplings:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1 cup whole milk
Instructions:
Cook the Chicken:
In a large pot, combine the chicken breasts, chicken broth, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaf, thyme, and parsley.
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Discard the bay leaf and set the shredded chicken aside.
Make the Dumplings:
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the milk until the dough comes together.
Simmer the Soup:
Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste.
Bring the soup back to a simmer.
Add the Dumplings:
Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough onto the simmering soup, making sure to leave space between each dumpling as they will expand.
Cover the pot and let the dumplings cook for 12-15 minutes, or until they are puffed and cooked through. Do not lift the lid while the dumplings are cooking, as they need steam to rise properly.
Serve:
Ladle the chicken and dumplings into bowls and serve hot for a comforting, hearty meal!