chicken and dumpling recipe

Sure, here’s a classic chicken and dumplings recipe for you:

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

• 1 whole chicken (about 3-4 pounds), cut into pieces
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 cups chicken broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Dumplings:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
• 3/4 cup milk

Instructions:

1. Cook the Chicken:

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
3. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper, then add them to the pot. Brown the chicken on all sides, about 5 minutes per side.
4. Pour in the chicken broth, making sure the chicken is fully submerged. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for about 45 minutes to 1 hour, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

2. Make the Dumplings:

1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
2. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Stir in the milk until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
4. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter into the simmering chicken broth. Cover and let the dumplings cook for 15-20 minutes, until they are cooked through and fluffy.

3. Finish the Dish:

1. Once the dumplings are cooked, remove the chicken pieces from the pot and shred the meat using two forks.
2. Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir to combine with the dumplings and broth.
3. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed.
4. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Enjoy your homemade chicken and dumplings!