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Creamy Chicken Stew with Dumplings

Rich and hearty creamy chicken stew with dumplings, garnished with fresh parsley, served with bread.
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A cozy, hearty dish featuring tender chicken, creamy broth, and fluffy dumplings. Perfect for chilly evenings or when you crave comfort food.

Ingredients

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For the Stew:

  • 130 g boneless chicken, diced
  • ½ medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp celery, finely chopped
  • ½ large carrot, diced
  • 2 tbsp frozen green peas
  • 1 tbsp parsley, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ tsp thyme (dried or fresh)
  • 2 cups chicken stock

For the Dumplings:

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (125 g)
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • Salt & pepper to taste
  • 150 ml heavy cream

Instructions

Step 1: Sear the Chicken

Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and cook until golden on all sides (about 5 minutes). Remove and set aside.

Step 2: Sauté Vegetables

Lower the heat to medium and melt butter in the same pot. Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery; sauté until softened and fragrant (about 3 minutes).

Step 3: Build the Broth

Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for about 30 seconds to cook out the raw taste. Gradually pour in chicken stock while stirring to create a smooth base. Add bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper. Return chicken to the pot and stir in heavy cream. Simmer gently for 10 minutes.

Step 4: Add Dumplings

While the stew simmers, mix flour, baking powder, salt, pepper, and heavy cream in a bowl until just combined. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the simmering stew. Cover with a lid and cook for about 10 minutes until dumplings are puffed and cooked through.

Step 5: Finish & Serve

Remove bay leaf and stir in parsley. Ladle stew into bowls, ensuring each serving gets dumplings. Garnish with extra parsley and enjoy!

Notes

Serving Suggestions:

Pair with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete meal.

Tips & Tricks:

  • Avoid overmixing dumpling dough to keep it light and fluffy.
  • Keep the stew at a gentle simmer when cooking dumplings—don’t boil!

Storage & Reheating:

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of stock if needed to thin the sauce. Dumplings may soften slightly upon reheating but will still taste delicious!

Find it online: https://recipesh.com/creamy-chicken-stew-with-dumplings/