Chicken And Dumplings Recipe

Rustic herbs and creamy sour cream dumplings elevate this chicken and dumplings to a soulful comfort meal you’ll always want in your winter rotation. It’s delicious with buttered green beans, crusty bread, sweet tea, dry cider; in fact most things.

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Chicken And Dumplings Recipe Ingredients

Soup Base:

• $1$ tbsp olive oil
• $2$ lbs bone-in chicken (thighs or breast)
• Salt & pepper
• $5$ tbsp butter
• $1$ yellow onion, diced
• $1$ cup carrots, diced
• $2$ celery stalks, diced
• $3$ garlic cloves, minced
• $1$ tsp Worcestershire sauce
• $1$ tsp hot sauce
• $frac{1}{3}$ cup flour
• $4 frac{1}{2}$ cups chicken broth
• $1$ bouillon cube (optional)
• $1 frac{1}{2}$ cups half and half
• $frac{3}{4}$ cup frozen peas

Seasonings:

• $1$ tsp onion powder
• $frac{1}{2}$ tsp each: basil, parsley, thyme, rosemary, mustard powder
• $frac{1}{4}$ tsp sage
• $frac{1}{8}$ tsp black pepper

Dumplings:

• $2$ cups flour
• $2$ tsp baking powder
• $frac{1}{2}$ tsp baking soda
• $1$ tsp salt
• $frac{1}{2}$ tsp garlic powder
• $2$ tsp sugar
• $frac{3}{4}$ cup cold sour cream
• $frac{1}{4}$ cup cold milk
• $4$ tbsp butter, melted

How To Make Chicken And Dumplings Recipe

1. Sear the chicken: Season the bone-in chicken generously with salt and pepper on all sides, then sear it in a large pot with a splash of olive oil for about $3$ minutes per side until the skin is golden and lovely; remove the pieces and set them aside for later.
2. Sauté veggies: Melt the butter in that same pot, catching all those flavorful browned chicken bits from the bottom, then toss in the onion, carrots, and celery to cook for $5$ minutes. Stir in the garlic, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and that aromatic medley of seasonings, letting them blip away for a minute until the kitchen smells incredible.
3. Thicken it up: Sprinkle in the flour and stir constantly to create a rich roux, then slowly whisk in the chicken broth to keep the liquid silky. Pour in the half and half and crumble in a bouillon cube for extra depth, stirring until the sauce is smooth and thick.
4. Simmer: Carefully remove the seared chicken from the bone and dice the meat into bite-sized chunks, then return the chicken and the frozen peas to the pot to simmer gently on a low heat.
5. Mix dumplings: In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients, then gently stir in the cold sour cream, milk, and melted butter until just combined; be sure not to overwork the dough, as you want the dumplings to stay wonderfully light and fluffy.
6. Drop dumplings: Use a spoon to drop heaping clouds of dough directly onto the simmering soup, spooning a tiny bit of broth over the top of each one. Put the lid on tight and cook for $15$ minutes on a low heat—and remember, the most important rule is no peeking!
7. Finish: Poke a toothpick into the center of a dumpling to check if it’s done; if it comes out clean, your masterpiece is ready. Bring it to the table piping hot, perhaps with a little fresh parsley scattered over the top for a final bit of color.

Recipe Tips

• How to get the fluffiest dumplings: Stop mixing the dough as soon as the wet and dry ingredients are combined; over-mixing develops the gluten and makes the dumplings heavy rather than pillowy.
• Why use bone-in chicken: Searing the chicken with the bone in adds a much deeper, richer flavor to the soup base than using boneless cuts.
• How to ensure the dumplings cook through: Keep the lid on for the full $15$ minutes; the steam trapped inside is what cooks the dumplings through to the center.
• How to adjust the soup thickness: If you prefer a thinner broth, add an extra $frac{1}{2}$ cup of chicken stock before dropping in the dumplings.

What To Serve With Chicken And Dumplings Recipe?

This Chicken And Dumplings Recipe is a rich, heart-warming meal that needs a fresh finish! A side of Garlic Buttered Green Beans is the classic choice to add a bit of snap to the plate. For a lighter touch, a crisp Cranberry Spinach Salad adds a lovely tartness that contrasts with the creamy soup! A glass of Cold Sweet Tea or a Dry Apple Cider pairs wonderfully with the savory, herb-infused dumplings.

How To Store Chicken And Dumplings Recipe

• Refrigerate: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to $3$ days; the dumplings will absorb more liquid as they sit, so you may need to add a splash of milk when reheating.
• Reheat: Warm gently on the stove over low heat to prevent the dumplings from breaking apart or the cream from curdling.
• Freeze: It is best to freeze the soup base without the dumplings; prepare fresh dumplings when you are ready to serve for the best texture.

Chicken And Dumplings Recipe Nutrition Facts

• Calories: 520 kcal
• Total Fat: 28 g
• Saturated Fat: 16 g
• Cholesterol: 110 mg
• Sodium: 980 mg
• Total Carbohydrates: 38 g
• Protein: 32 g

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on ingredients and cooking methods used.

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