This recipe for Chicken with Herb Dumplings is the ultimate comfort food that will warm your soul on a chilly evening. Tender chicken pieces simmered in a rich and flavorful broth, topped with fluffy dumplings infused with fresh herbs, this dish is a perfect combination of hearty and delicious. The dumplings are light and soft, and the aromatic herbs add a burst of flavor. This recipe is easy to make and will surely become a family favorite!
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs, bone-in and skin-on
- 4 chicken drumsticks
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 carrots, peeled and sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped
- 3/4 cup milk
Directions
- Season the chicken thighs and drumsticks with salt and pepper.
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides. Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the diced onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the bay leaf, dried thyme, and dried rosemary. Bring to a boil.
- Return the chicken to the pot, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- While the chicken is simmering, prepare the dumplings. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, salt, parsley, and chives.
- Stir in the milk until the mixture forms a soft dough.
- After the chicken has cooked for 30 minutes, drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the simmering broth.
- Cover the pot and let the dumplings steam for 15 minutes or until they are cooked through and fluffy.
- Serve the chicken and dumplings hot, garnished with additional herbs if desired.
