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Chicken and Dumplings

chicken and dumpling 

 

Oh come on - chicken and dumplings...YUM!

My Mom never made it but my grandma did. My husband's mom used to make it so I searched the internet for a chicken and dumplings to try and we liked this one.  

The Pioneer Woman does it again - and that is where you can find this recipe in full. Please visit there for her step by step directions. 

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp.

    butter

  • 2 tbsp.

    olive oil

  • 1/2 c.

    all-purpose flour

  • 1

    whole chicken, cut into pieces

  • Salt and pepper 

  • 1/2 c.

    finely diced carrots

  • 1/2 c.

    finely diced celery

  • 1

    whole medium onion, finely diced

  • 1/2 tsp.

    ground thyme

  • 1/4 tsp.

    turmeric 

  • 6 c.

    low-sodium chicken broth

  • 1/2 c.

    apple cider

  • 1/2 c.

    heavy cream

  • For the dumplings:

  • 1 1/2 c.

    all-purpose flour

  • 1/2 c.

    yellow cornmeal

  • 1 tbsp.

    (heaping) baking powder

  • 1 tsp.

    kosher salt

  • 1 1/2 c.

    half-and-half

  • 2 tbsp.

    minced fresh parsley (optional) 

  • Salt as needed

Directions

    1. 1Sprinkle chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then dredge both sides in flour. 
    2. 2Melt butter in a pot over medium-high heat. In two batches, brown chicken on both sides and remove to a clean plate. 
    3. 3In the same pot, add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Stir and cook for 3 to 4 minutes over medium-low heat. Stir in ground thyme and turmeric, then pour in chicken broth and apple cider. Stir to combine, then add browned chicken. Cover pot and simmer for 20 minutes. 
    4. 4While chicken is simmering, make the dough for the dumplings: sift together all dry ingredients, then add half-and-half, stirring gently to combine. Set aside. 
    5. 5Remove chicken from pot and set aside on a plate. Use two forks to remove chicken from the bone. Shred, then add chicken to the pot. Pour heavy cream into the pot and stir to combine. 
    6. 6Drop tablespoons of dumpling dough into the simmering pot. Add minced parsley if using. Cover pot halfway and continue to simmer for 15 minutes. Check seasonings; add salt if needed. Allow to sit for 10 minutes before serving. *Adapted from Gourmet Magazine

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