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Pioneer women Chicken And Dumplings Recipe

Pioneer women Chicken And Dumplings Recipe

This Pioneer Woman Chicken and Dumplings Recipe is warm, creamy and full of comfort.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 420 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

For Dumplings

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter cold and cubed
  • 3/4 cup milk

Instructions
 

Melt the Butter

  • Add butter and olive oil to a large pot. Heat on medium until melted and warm.

Cook the Vegetables

  • Add onion, carrots and celery. Cook until soft and lightly golden.

Add Garlic

  • Stir in garlic. Cook for one minute until the smell becomes rich and sweet.

Pour in Broth

  • Add chicken broth slowly. Stir well and bring the soup to a gentle boil.

Add Chicken

  • Put shredded chicken into the pot. Stir until mixed with the broth.

Add Creamy Base

  • Pour in milk and heavy cream. Stir gently to combine everything well.

Season the Soup

  • Add salt, pepper, thyme and parsley. Taste and adjust if needed.

Prepare Dumpling Dough

  • Mix flour, baking powder and salt in a bowl. Add butter and milk. Mix gently.

Shape Dumplings

  • Scoop small spoonfuls of dough. Drop them gently into the hot soup.

Cook Dumplings

  • Cover the pot. Cook for 15 minutes on low heat until dumplings puff up.

Final Stir

  • Stir gently to avoid breaking dumplings. Let soup thicken naturally.

Rest Before Serving

  • Turn off heat. Let rest for five minutes before serving hot.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
  • Use homemade broth for deeper flavor.
  • Add peas for color and sweetness.
  • Add corn for a soft crunch.
  • Use half-and-half instead of cream for lighter soup.
  • Add bay leaf for extra aroma.
  • Use fresh herbs for stronger taste.
  • Make dumplings smaller for faster cooking.
  • Add paprika for light smoky flavor.
  • Use bone broth for more nutrition.
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