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Cozy Chicken and Dumplings Recipe Easy Homemade from Scratch

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A warm and comforting chicken and dumplings recipe made from scratch with tender chicken thighs and fluffy homemade dumplings, perfect for cozy nights.

Ingredients

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  • 4 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds / 900 g)
  • 6 cups (1.4 liters) low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups (250 g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup (180 ml) whole milk
  • 4 tablespoons (56 g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Rinse and pat dry the chicken thighs. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a large heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat and add a drizzle of oil.
  3. Brown the chicken thighs skin-side down for 5-7 minutes until golden, then flip and brown the other side for 3 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
  4. In the same pot, add diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery. Stir occasionally until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  5. Add minced garlic and cook for another 1 minute, careful not to burn it.
  6. Return chicken to the pot. Pour in chicken broth, add dried thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 30 minutes until chicken is tender. Skim off any foam or fat.
  7. While chicken simmers, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
  8. Stir in milk and melted butter until just combined; lumps are okay. Fold in fresh parsley if using.
  9. Remove chicken thighs from broth and shred meat with two forks, discarding bones and skin. Return shredded chicken to the pot.
  10. Bring broth back to a gentle simmer. Drop spoonfuls (about 2 tablespoons each) of dumpling batter onto the surface.
  11. Cover tightly and cook without lifting the lid for 15 minutes until dumplings puff up and cook through.
  12. Remove bay leaf. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. Stir gently to mix dumplings and chicken evenly.
  13. Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley if desired.

Notes

Keep the broth at a gentle simmer when cooking dumplings to prevent them from falling apart. Do not overmix dumpling dough to keep them light and fluffy. Browning chicken before simmering adds depth of flavor. Use two spoons to drop dumplings gently and cover pot tightly during cooking. Leftovers reheat best gently on stovetop with added broth or water.

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

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