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Chicken with Garlic and Herb Dumplings

December 10, 2014 By betsy 1 Comment

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Chicken with Garlic and Herb Dumplings is an easy chicken dinner that comes together in just one pot! A great cold weather dinner the whole family will love.

Chicken with Garlic and Herb Dumplings in a large skillet on a green placemat

We all need comfort food every once in a while, and I was feeling that need the other day after hours of holiday shopping, wrapping, hustling and bustling.

This time of year really wears me out.

What I really want for Christmas is to sit on the couch in sweatpants drinking wine and eating cookies until spring without gaining any weight, and still getting paid. What do you say Santa?

Chicken with Garlic and Herb Dumplings in a large skillet

I swear that I get this way in the winter because my mind, which is constantly on overdrive, only has 11 months of productivity in it. It’s like it shuts down for maintenance, right on cue, every December.

I mean, I haven’t even cooked or written a blog post in a whole week! That is totally not normal for me. Usually you can’t drag me out of the kitchen. I cook at least 2 things every single day…..for 11 months in a row.

Jeesh. Thankfully I’ve still got 11 months in me, and that time frame isn’t getting shorter yet.

Right now, I’m just over it.

2014, you were incredible, but it’s time for you to move along. Does anyone else feel like their ideas lose their luster in December? There’s something about a new year that makes everything seem shiny and new again.

I have no choice but to keep inching along for the next few weeks until 2015 shows up and I (hopefully) get my groove back. Until then, this chicken and dumplings helps to make my couch time by the twinkling Christmas tree a little bit cozier.

Serving of Chicken with Garlic and Herb Dumplings in a light colored bowl on a white napkin

If you give this recipe a try, I’d love to see it! Tag me @betsylife on Facebook or Instagram and I’ll share your creations!

serving of chicken with garlic and herb dumplings on a white napkin
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Chicken with Garlic and Herb Dumplings

A family favorite! The very best, homemade (easy!) chicken and dumplings recipe. 

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword chicken and dumplings, one pot
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 341 kcal
Author Betsy Life

Ingredients

  • 3 center-cut bacon slices cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 8 skinless boneless chicken thighs (about 1 1/2 pounds)
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 5 celery stalks chopped
  • 5 large carrots chopped
  • 2 leeks trimmed and chopped
  • 1/3 cup white wine
  • 4 1/2 cups unsalted chicken stock
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 cup cake flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
  • 1/4-1/2 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon in an 8-quart Dutch oven over medium-low heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan with a slotted spoon; reserve 1 tablespoon bacon drippings.
  2. Increase heat to medium-high. Add 4 thighs to pan; cook 4 minutes on each side or until thighs are browned. Remove from pan. Repeat procedure with remaining thighs.
  3. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and celery, cook 5 minutes or until onion is golden. Add carrots and leeks; cook 8 minutes, stirring frequently.
  4. Stir in wine; cook 1 minute, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Add stock, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and browned chicken to pan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes. Remove chicken from pan; shred into large pieces. Return shredded meat and cooked bacon to pan; stir in pepper.
  5. Meanwhile, prepare dumplings. Combine flour, baking powder, salt and garlic powder in a medium bowl; cut in butter with a pastry blender or your fingers until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add herbs.
  6. Add milk, a little bit at a time, until just moist but not too wet. Dough will be sticky.
  7. Drop tablespoon sized balls of dough over the top of the chicken mixture; cover and simmer 15 minutes or until dumplings are thoroughly cooked.
Nutrition Facts
Chicken with Garlic and Herb Dumplings
Amount Per Serving (1 g)
Calories 341 Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat 11g17%
Sodium 426mg18%
Carbohydrates 30g10%
Sugar 8g9%
Protein 30g60%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Comments

  1. Kelli H (Made in Sonoma) says

    December 10, 2014 at 12:07 pm

    I’m not eating gluten right now, but if I were, I’d totally make this! It sounds delicious. I know what you mean about a shiny and new year, though I do really love Christmas with the family, so I try not to rush through it.

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