How to Make the BEST Chicken and Dumplings Ever!

chicken

🥗Healthier: turkey

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner and lower in calories; chicken thighs are more affordable.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour offers more nutrients; all-purpose flour is often less expensive.

Start by searing chicken breasts in a Dutch oven on medium heat with a little oil.

Season the chicken with salt and black pepper on one side, then press down slightly to sear.

After 3 minutes, flip the chicken and season the other side, then sear for another 3 minutes.

Transfer the chicken to a baking sheet and bake in the oven at 350°F for about 7 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 155°F.

Reduce the heat in the Dutch oven to medium-low and add 4 tablespoons of butter to melt.

Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery to the pot, seasoning with salt and black pepper, and sweat the vegetables for about 3 minutes.

Add 4 cloves of minced garlic, 1 tablespoon of poultry seasoning, a sprig of fresh thyme, and 2 bay leaves, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.

Stir in about 1/4 cup of flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to combine with the vegetables.

Deglaze the pot with about 1/4 cup of dry cherry or chicken stock, stirring until absorbed.

Add 4 cups of chicken stock to the pot and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring to avoid lumps.

Once simmering, add 2 cups of milk and 1 cup of frozen peas to the pot.

Add the partially cooked chicken back into the pot and let it simmer for 6-10 minutes while preparing the dumplings.

For the dumplings, mix 2 cups of all-purpose flour with 1 teaspoon of salt, a pinch of black pepper, and 4 teaspoons of baking powder.

Make a well in the center and add 4 tablespoons of melted butter and 3/4 cup of milk, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.

If the dough is too dry, add a splash of milk until the desired consistency is reached.

Adjust the soup's consistency with a cornstarch slurry (1-2 teaspoons of cornstarch mixed with cold water) while simmering.

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

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