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Chicken and Dumplings

9/10/2015

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We have been enjoying this family favorite for a couple of years.  In fact this is an update with new photos and to let you know that we still love our favorite chicken and dumplings.  
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First the chicken and dumplings are amazing, second, it's not that hard to make. Give yourself some time though.  This will take about an hour to prepare, but a lot of it is cooking time and you can get the kitchen cleaned up while it is cooking.  I love sitting down to dinner knowing that the kitchen is already mostly clean.  

This is the ultimate comfort food.  As the weather turns colder, I love making this hearty, delicious meal for my family.  The boys clean their plates every time.  So do I.  More chicken and dumplings please.  
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Serves 4-5

Ingredients:
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 carrots, peeled then cut crosswise into 1/2" pieces
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 and 3/4 Cups all-purpose flour (keep separated)
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) or about 1 3/4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • salt
  • freshly ground pepper
  • 1 tsp. creole seasoning (I use Tony Chachere's Creole Seasoning)
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3/4 teaspoon dried dill weed
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 package (10 ounces) frozen peas


1.  In a Dutch oven (or a 5- to 6-quart heavy pot), heat butter over medium heat.  Add onion, carrots, garlic and thyme.  Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft, about 5 minutes.

2.  Add 1/4 cup flour and cook, stirring, 30 seconds. Add broth and bring to a boil, stirring constantly; season with 1/2 to 3/4 tsp. salt, fresh ground pepper to taste, and creole seasoning.  Stir in the chicken; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes.

3.  Meanwhile, make dumplings: In a medium bowl, whisk together remaining 3/4 cup flour, dill, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.  With a fork, gradually stir in 1/2 cup milk to form a moist and soft batter.  It should be just a little thicker than pancake batter and should easily drop from the tip of a spoon. (Add additional 2 tablespoons milk if too thick.)  Set aside.

4.  Stir peas into the pot.  Drop batter in simmering liquid in 10 heaping tablespoonfuls, keeping them spaced apart (dumplings will expand as they cook). Cover, and simmer until chicken is tender and dumplings are firm, 20 minutes. Serve.

This recipe is adapted from Martha Stewart.  

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