Creamy, Cozy Chicken & Dumplings

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.

Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper on both sides.

Roast chicken thighs in a 400°F oven for about 30 minutes.

Dice the onion, celery, carrots, and fennel into small pieces.

Smoosh garlic cloves and add to the diced vegetables.

Melt a stick of butter in a heavy bottom pot over medium heat.

Add the diced vegetables and a pinch of salt to the pot and sweat for 6-8 minutes.

Stir in flour to create a roux and cook until no lumps remain.

Add dry white wine to deglaze the pot and cook for 30 seconds.

Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream, then add thyme, bay leaves, and poultry seasoning.

Chop roasted chicken into small pieces and add to the pot along with frozen peas.

Simmer the mixture for 5 minutes while preparing the dumpling dough.

Combine flour, salt, baking powder, and black pepper in a bowl.

Stream in melted butter and warm milk while stirring gently to combine.

Taste the chicken mixture for salt before adding dumplings.

Cooking Techniques

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