How I Make Melt In Your Mouth Chicken and 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.

Prepare all ingredients in front of you for easier cooking.

Season 2 lbs of boneless skinless chicken thighs with salt and pepper.

Heat a 7.5 quart Dutch oven over medium heat and add a couple tablespoons of olive oil.

Pat the chicken dry and sear in the Dutch oven for about 5 minutes per side until browned, working in batches if necessary.

Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside to cool before chopping into bite-sized pieces.

Add 5 tablespoons of butter to the pot, then add 2 diced carrots, 2 diced celery ribs, and 1 diced onion.

Sauté the vegetables for about 10-12 minutes until tender, adding a pinch of salt to help release their moisture.

Add 5 cloves of minced garlic, 2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce, and 1 tablespoon of chicken base to the pot.

Pour in 5 cups of low sodium chicken stock and 1/2 cup of dry white wine (if using), stirring to combine.

Add 1 cup of frozen peas and 1 cup of heavy cream to the pot, then sprinkle in 7 tablespoons of flour to thicken the soup slightly.

Season the soup with 1 teaspoon of dried thyme and 1/2 teaspoon of dried sage, stirring well to combine.

In a separate bowl, prepare the dumpling mixture by combining 2 cups of cake flour, 3/4 cup of milk, 1/4 cup of sour cream, and 3 teaspoons of melted unsalted butter.

Add 2 teaspoons of baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon of fine sea salt, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, 1 teaspoon of granulated garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of dried thyme, and 1/2 teaspoon of dried sage to the dumpling mixture and stir until combined.

Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling mixture into the boiling soup.

Cover the pot and let the dumplings cook through for about 15 minutes without lifting the lid.

Once cooked, finish the dish by garnishing with chopped green onion and parsley.

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