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Cozy Chicken and Dumplings from Scratch

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A comforting homemade chicken and dumplings recipe featuring tender chicken thighs, flavorful broth, and fluffy homemade dumplings perfect for family dinners and chilly days.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • Optional garnishes: fresh parsley, chopped; freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

  1. Rinse and pat dry the chicken thighs. Dice the onion, slice carrots and celery, and mince garlic.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs skin-side down and cook until golden and crispy, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add diced onions, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot. Stir often until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth. Add bay leaves, dried thyme, and season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine.
  5. Nestle chicken thighs back into the broth. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook until chicken is tender and cooked through, about 25-30 minutes.
  6. While chicken simmers, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Stir in milk and melted butter until just combined; do not overmix.
  7. Remove chicken from pot and shred with two forks, discarding bones and skin. Return shredded chicken to the simmering broth.
  8. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough (about 2 tablespoons each) gently onto the simmering broth. Cover pot tightly and cook without lifting the lid for 10-12 minutes until dumplings puff up and become tender.
  9. Remove bay leaves. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and freshly cracked black pepper before serving.

Notes

Do not overwork the dumpling dough to keep dumplings tender. Keep the lid on while cooking dumplings to avoid dense texture. Use bone-in chicken thighs for richer broth and juicier meat. Simmer gently, do not boil. Dumplings do not freeze well; freeze broth and chicken separately and add fresh dumplings when reheating.

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Keywords: chicken and dumplings, homemade dumplings, comfort food, easy chicken recipe, cozy dinner, family meal

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