Description

This Chicken and Dumplings recipe is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender chicken thighs simmered in a savory gravy, topped with light, fluffy dumplings. Perfect for cozy nights or family dinners, it’s easy to make and full of flavor. This one-pot wonder is sure to become a family favorite, offering a hearty and satisfying meal for any occasion.

Ingredients

Ingredients:

For the Chicken and Gravy:

4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 1 lb.)

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 yellow onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 stalks celery, diced

2 carrots, diced

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

4 Tbsp butter

1 tsp dried parsley

1/2 tsp dried thyme

1/2 tsp dried rosemary

1/2 tsp dried sage

1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

2 cups chicken broth

1 cup whole milk

1/2 tsp salt

For the Dumplings:

1 cup all-purpose flour

1.5 tsp baking powder

1 tsp dried parsley

1/2 tsp sugar

1/2 tsp salt

1/8 tsp garlic powder

1/8 tsp freshly cracked black pepper

1/2 cup milk

2 Tbsp butter, melted

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Instructions

Instructions:

For the Chicken and Gravy:
- Heat olive oil in a deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Brown the chicken thighs on each side for 3-4 minutes per side, then transfer them to a bowl.
- In the same skillet, sauté diced onion and minced garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add diced carrots and celery, sautéing for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in butter and flour, cooking until the mixture forms a paste. Stir for about 2 minutes.
- Add dried parsley, thyme, rosemary, sage, salt, pepper, chicken broth, and milk. Bring the mixture to a simmer to form a gravy.
- Dice the browned chicken and return it to the skillet, simmering it in the gravy while you prepare the dumplings.
For the Dumplings:
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, parsley, sugar, salt, baking powder, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Pour in milk and melted butter, stirring until just combined into a soft batter.
- Drop the dumpling batter in tablespoon-sized dollops onto the simmering gravy. Cover and let the dumplings cook for 15 minutes until fluffy.
Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

You can substitute chicken breasts for thighs, but thighs provide more flavor and tenderness.

The dish can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for 3 days.

Add more vegetables like peas or green beans for variation.

Leftovers can be reheated on the stove or in the microwave. Add a splash of milk or chicken broth to loosen the gravy.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American