Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredients:

 

– 2 tablespoons of butter

– 1 onion, diced

– 2 carrots, diced

– 2 celery stalks, diced

– 2 cloves of garlic, minced

– 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour

– 2 cups of chicken broth

– 2 cups of cooked chicken, shredded

– 1 teaspoon of dried thyme

– 1 teaspoon of dried parsley

– 1 bay leaf

– Salt and pepper, to taste

– 2 cups of all-purpose flour

– 2 teaspoons of baking powder

– 1/2 teaspoon of salt

– 1/4 cup of butter, melted

– 2/3 cup of milk

 

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.

 

2. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir to combine. Cook for 1 minute.

 

3. Add the chicken broth, shredded chicken, thyme, parsley, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.

 

4. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the milk until a soft dough forms.

 

5. Drop the dough by the tablespoonful into the simmering chicken mixture. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.

 

6. Serve the chicken and dumplings hot with a side of steamed vegetables or a fresh salad. Enjoy!