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Comfort food has a special place in our hearts, evoking warmth and nostalgia with every bite. Among the vast array of comfort dishes, few can rival the classic appeal of chicken and dumplings. This delightful recipe, Cozy Chicken and Dumpling Delight, offers a heartwarming blend of tender chicken, fluffy dumplings, and a rich broth that wraps you in a cozy embrace.

Cozy Chicken and Dumpling Delight

A warm and comforting chicken soup with fluffy dumplings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 5

Ingredients
  

  • 1.0 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 4.0 cups chicken broth
  • 1.0 medium onion, chopped
  • 3.0 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3.0 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2.0 stalks celery, diced
  • 1.0 cup frozen peas
  • 1.0 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1.0 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 2.0 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1.0 teaspoon salt
  • 1.0 teaspoon pepper
  • 1.0 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1.0 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt (for dumplings)
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 3.0 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1.0 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Sauté the Vegetables: In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the veggies are tender and the onion is translucent.
  • Cook the Chicken: Add the diced chicken to the pot, season with salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary. Cook for about 5-6 minutes until the chicken is no longer pink.
  • Add Stock and Simmer: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer and let it cook for about 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
  • Make the Dumplings: While the soup is simmering, in a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt for the dumplings. In another bowl, whisk together the milk and melted butter. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined; be careful not to over-mix.
  • Incorporate Peas: Stir the frozen peas into the soup.
  • Drop the Dumplings: Using a tablespoon, drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter gently into the simmering soup. You can fit about 8-10 dumplings in the pot, depending on their size.
  • Cover and Cook: Cover the pot and let the dumplings steam in the soup for about 15 minutes. Avoid lifting the lid during this time to allow proper steaming.
  • Finish and Serve: Once the dumplings are puffed and cooked through, taste the soup and adjust the seasoning as needed. Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and enjoy the warm comfort of your chicken and dumpling delight!

Notes

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Keyword chicken, dumplings, soup