Description
Hearty chicken and herb dumplings stew whisks comfort from classic American kitchens to your dining table. Savory chicken simmers with aromatic herbs, creating a warm embrace of rustic flavors you’ll long to savor again and again.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
Vegetables:
- 1 cup chopped yellow onion
- 1 cup matchstick carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 32 ounces (1 quart) chicken stock
- 12 ounces (1 can) evaporated milk
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper, or to taste
- Salt, to taste
Dumpling Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme, or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Dumpling Wet Ingredients:
- ¾ cup (6 ounces) whole milk
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Heat a robust Dutch oven and melt butter, creating a golden base for the aromatic foundation of the stew.
- Introduce chopped onions, carrots, and celery to the melted butter, allowing them to soften and release their vibrant flavors for approximately 5 minutes.
- Incorporate minced garlic and sauté briefly, awakening its pungent essence and enhancing the vegetable medley.
- Dust the vegetable mixture with flour, stirring meticulously to coat and create a smooth thickening agent for the stew.
- Gradually stream in evaporated milk and chicken stock, whisking continuously to prevent any unwelcome lumps from forming.
- Elevate the liquid to a gentle boil, then fold in shredded chicken, fresh thyme, black pepper, and salt, infusing the stew with robust seasonings.
- Transition to dumpling preparation by combining dry ingredients in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a well in the center for wet components.
- Pour milk and melted butter into the flour mixture, gently folding until a cohesive dough emerges, adjusting liquid as needed for optimal consistency.
- Delicately drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough into the simmering stew, spacing them evenly to ensure proper cooking.
- Gently submerge dumplings, allowing them to peek through the liquid’s surface.
- Reduce heat, cover the pot, and let the dumplings steam and absorb the stew’s rich flavors for approximately 15-18 minutes.
- Verify dumpling doneness by ensuring they’re fluffy and fully cooked through.
- Ladle the steaming stew into bowls, presenting a comforting meal that promises warmth and satisfaction.
Notes
- Dumplings float like fluffy clouds in a rich, creamy broth, creating a perfect balance of tender chicken and pillowy herb-infused dough that hugs your taste buds with warmth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 950 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg