Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings

This Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings recipe delivers ultimate comfort food perfection. Tender chicken and vegetables are simmered in a rich, savory broth, topped with fluffy, homemade dumplings that puff up beautifully. It’s a hearty and deeply satisfying dish that evokes warmth and nostalgia.

Ingredients:

For chicken:

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts and/or thighs, trimmed and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

Sauce:

• 2 tablespoons of butter
• 2 large carrots, peeled and cut into cubes
• 2 celery sticks, diced
• large onion, cut into cubes
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 5-6 cups of chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 1/2 cups thawed frozen peas

Pancakes:

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup of milk
• 2 eggs
• Salt and ground black pepper

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, season chicken with salt and pepper and stir in ½ cup flour.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until browned, stirring occasionally, 3-5 minutes. Remove plate and set aside.
3. Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining olive oil and butter. Add carrots, celery, and onions and cook for about 5 minutes, until softened.
4. Add the broth, thyme, bay leaves and chicken. Bring to a boil over low heat, then add cream, peas, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Meanwhile, the dumplings are being prepared:
6. In a medium bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups of flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the milk and eggs and stir until there is no raw flour left.
7. Put the dough with a tablespoon into the broth over a low heat, giving it room to swell.
8. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer until dumplings are puffed and chicken is cooked through, about 15 minutes. 

ENJOY!!