chickendumplings

Absolutely! Here’s a delicious and easy homemade recipe for Chicken and Dumplings:

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

• 1 (2-3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

For the Broth:

• 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots (optional)
• 1/2 cup chopped celery (optional)

For the Dumplings:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/4 cup melted butter

Instructions:

1. Brown the chicken: In a large Dutch oven or pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add the chicken to the pot and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes per side.

2. Make the broth: Remove the browned chicken from the pot and set it aside. Add the chicken broth, onion, carrots (if using), and celery (if using) to the pot. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.

3. Prepare the dumplings: While the broth simmers, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and melted butter. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms.

4. Drop dumplings into broth: Reduce the heat to low. Using a spoon dipped in water or greased fingers, drop tablespoons of dough onto the simmering broth. Don’t overcrowd the pot.

5. Cook the dumplings: Cover the pot and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy. The dumplings should no longer be doughy in the center.

6. Serve: Return the browned chicken to the pot and heat through for a couple of minutes. Serve the chicken and dumplings in bowls with the flavorful broth.

Tips:

• You can use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for this recipe.
• Feel free to adjust the amount of salt and pepper to your taste.
• For a richer flavor, you can add a tablespoon of chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley or thyme, to the dumplings.
• Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Enjoy this comforting and flavorful Chicken and Dumplings recipe!