Description
Cozy spring chicken & dumplings recipe. Learn how to make this classic comfort food dish with tender chicken and fluffy dumplings. Easy, hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into chunks
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 cups baking mix (like Bisquick)
- 2/3 cup milk
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Brown the Chicken: In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken chunks with salt and pepper. Add them to the pot and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
- Sauté the Veggies: Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the same pot. Cook for about 5 minutes, until they begin to soften. Add the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Simmer the Stew: Return the chicken to the pot. Pour in the chicken broth and add the thyme and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
- Prepare the Dumpling Dough: While the stew simmers, stir together the baking mix, milk, and parsley in a medium bowl until a soft dough forms.
- Add the Dumplings: After 20 minutes, remove the bay leaf from the stew. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough directly onto the simmering stew. Cover the pot again and let it simmer for 15 minutes without lifting the lid.
- Finish and Serve: Uncover, stir in the frozen peas, and let everything heat through for another 2-3 minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Ladle into bowls.
Notes
A comforting and nourishing one-pot recipe featuring tender chicken, fluffy dumplings made with a biscuit mix shortcut, and a rich broth. Perfect for a cozy spring evening and easy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 450 calories
- Sugar: 6 grams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Carbohydrates: 38 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 32 grams