Chicken Dumplings Savory Broth (Print Version)

Chicken, vegetables, and soft dumplings simmered in savory broth for comforting warmth.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken Stew Base

01 - 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
02 - 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
03 - 2 medium carrots, sliced
04 - 2 celery stalks, chopped
05 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
08 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley
09 - 1 bay leaf
10 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
11 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

→ Dumpling Batter

12 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
13 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
14 - 1 teaspoon kosher salt
15 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
16 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
17 - 1 cup whole milk
18 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

# Steps:

01 - Combine chicken thighs, chicken broth, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, parsley, bay leaf, salt, and pepper in a large Dutch oven. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to a gentle simmer. Cover and cook for 30 minutes until chicken is tender.
02 - Transfer chicken thighs to a plate and shred into bite-sized pieces using two forks. Discard bay leaf and return shredded chicken to the pot.
03 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in melted butter, milk, and chopped parsley until a soft dough forms.
04 - Increase heat to medium and bring the mixture in the pot to a gentle boil.
05 - Drop tablespoons of dumpling batter over the stew’s surface, spacing evenly. Cover and cook for 15 minutes without lifting the lid, allowing dumplings to steam and expand.
06 - Remove lid and check that dumplings are cooked through. Spoon stew and dumplings into bowls and garnish with extra parsley if desired.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • Needs only simple ingredients from your pantry and fridge
  • Simmered on the stove for full flavor with minimal hands-on time
  • Dumplings come out pillowy soft every single time
  • Makes a single hearty pot so cleanup is easy
02 -
  • A cozy one pot meal brimming with protein and veggies
  • Dumplings are incredibly tender from gentle steaming
03 -
  • Always keep the broth at a gentle simmer not a rolling boil to avoid tough dumplings. Steaming from the covered pot is what makes them light and airy.
  • Toasting the aromatics and a full sear on the chicken truly builds deep flavors

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