Hearty Chicken and Herb Dumplings

Name: Hearty Chicken and Herb Dumplings
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Olive oil; 900g Boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 large Onion, chopped; 2 Carrots, peeled and chopped; 2 stalks Celery, chopped; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 6 cups Chicken broth; 1 tsp Dried thyme; 1/2 tsp Dried rosemary; 1/2 cup Frozen peas; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; For the Dumplings:; 1.5 cups All-purpose flour; 2 tsp Baking powder; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/4 cup Cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces; 1/2 cup Milk (whole or 2%); 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped; 1 tbsp Fresh chives, chopped

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This Hearty Chicken and Herb Dumplings recipe is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for a cool March day. Succulent pieces of chicken are slow-cooked with aromatic vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions in a flavorful broth, creating a deeply savory stew. The highlight of this dish is the light and fluffy drop dumplings, seasoned with fresh herbs, which are cooked directly on top of the simmering stew, absorbing all the wonderful flavors. It’s a complete meal in one pot, providing warmth and satisfaction with every spoonful.

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Prep Time25 min

Cook Time60 min

Servings6 servings

DifficultyMedium

Equipment

Large Dutch oven or potMixing bowl

Instructions

1
Brown the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or pot over medium-high heat. Season chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Add chicken to the pot and cook until lightly browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
2
Sauté vegetables: Add onion, carrots, and celery to the same pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 8-10 minutes. Add minced garlic, dried thyme, and dried rosemary; cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
3
Simmer the stew: Return the browned chicken to the pot. Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
4
Prepare the dumpling dough: While the stew simmers, prepare the dumplings. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter with a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the milk, chopped parsley, and chives until just combined to form a shaggy dough; do not overmix.
5
Cook the dumplings: Uncover the stew and stir in the frozen peas. Increase heat to medium-low to maintain a gentle simmer. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough (about 1.5 tablespoons each) directly onto the simmering stew, leaving a little space between each. Cover the pot tightly and cook for 15-20 minutes, without lifting the lid, until the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.
6
Serve: Remove from heat. Season the stew with additional salt and pepper if needed. Ladle the hearty chicken and dumplings into bowls and serve hot. Garnish with extra fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition

Calories490 kcal

Protein38g

Fat20g

Carbohydrates

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use homemade chicken broth?

Absolutely! Homemade chicken broth will add an even richer flavor to the stew.

My dumplings came out dense, what went wrong?

Overmixing the dumpling dough can lead to dense dumplings. Mix only until just combined. Also, ensure your baking powder is fresh and avoid lifting the lid during cooking to trap steam, which helps them cook through and become fluffy.

Can I add other vegetables to the stew?

Yes, feel free to add other root vegetables like diced potatoes or parsnips. Add them with the carrots and celery to ensure they cook through properly.

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Leckere Rezepte

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