Description
This Creamy Chicken Stew and Dumplings recipe is a comforting and hearty dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. The creamy stew is loaded with tender chicken, vegetables, and flavorful herbs, topped with fluffy dumplings that cook right in the pot. It’s a satisfying meal that will warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
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For the Stew:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 medium carrots (sliced)
- 2 celery stalks (sliced)
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
For the Dumplings:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley (optional)
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Prepare the Stew: In a large pot, sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. Add flour, then gradually stir in broth and milk. Add chicken, peas, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Make the Dumplings: Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and parsley. Stir in milk and butter. Drop spoonfuls of dough into the simmering stew.
- Cook the Dumplings: Cover and simmer for 15 minutes until dumplings are cooked through.
- Serve: Uncover, check doneness, and serve hot.
Notes
- For extra richness, use heavy cream and a splash of white wine in the broth.
- You can use rotisserie chicken or leftover roast chicken to save time.
- Add fresh herbs like thyme or parsley at the end for a fresh pop.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
