Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken (breast or thighs)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup onions, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
- 2 tsp fresh parsley
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp baking powder
- 1 cup milk
- 4 tbsp butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the base: Heat a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions, carrots, and celery in olive oil until they start to soften.
- Cook the chicken: Add your chicken pieces to the pot, browning them on all sides. Pour in chicken broth, ensuring everything is submerged. Season with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Simmer for flavor: Allow the chicken to cook through for about 20-30 minutes, until fork-tender. Remove the chicken and shred it, returning it to the pot.
- Make the dumpling dough: In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, a touch of salt, and milk until well combined.
- Add the dumplings: Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the simmering broth. Cover and cook for 15 minutes.
- Prepare the biscuits: Mix the biscuit ingredients together, form into rounds, and place on a baking sheet to bake.
- Finish and serve: Once the dumplings are fluffy, adjust seasoning as needed, and serve hot with biscuits on the side.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with mushrooms and add more vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Poultry