Description
A bubbling one-pot comfort dish featuring seared chicken and fluffy dumplings, perfect for chilly nights and potlucks.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken (bone-in, skin-on)
- 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 2 cups carrots, sliced
- 1 cup celery, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme (dried or 1 tbsp fresh, chopped)
- 1 teaspoon rosemary (dried or 1 tbsp fresh, chopped)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt (plus more to taste)
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup milk (whole or plant-based)
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon neutral oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat until shimmering. Pat chicken dry and sear, skin-side down first, until golden and browned on all sides, about 6–8 minutes total. Transfer chicken to a plate.
- Lower heat to medium-low. Add chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the same pot. Sauté until the onions are translucent and the vegetables start to soften, about 5–7 minutes. Scrape up browned bits.
- Nestle the seared chicken back into the pot. Pour in 4 cups chicken broth and sprinkle in thyme and rosemary. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to maintain a low simmer. Cook for 12–15 minutes.
- Whisk together 2 cups flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt in a bowl. Stir in 1/4 cup melted butter and 1 cup milk until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
- Use two spoons or a small ice-cream scoop to drop spoonfuls of dough onto the simmering broth. Cover the pot and simmer gently for 15–20 minutes, or until dumplings are cooked through.
- Remove the lid, shred or pull chicken into bite-sized pieces, stir gently to distribute dumplings, and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
For variations, try adding herbs to the dumpling dough or substituting chicken with vegetables for a vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American