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Cozy Dutch Oven Chicken and Dumplings Recipe Easy Homemade Classic

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A comforting and easy homemade chicken and dumplings recipe cooked in a Dutch oven, featuring tender chicken thighs and fluffy buttermilk dumplings simmered together in a rich broth.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried sage
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • Fresh parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
  • Freshly cracked black pepper (optional garnish)

Instructions

  1. Heat a tablespoon of oil in the Dutch oven over medium heat. Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper, then brown them skin-side down until golden and crispy, about 6-7 minutes. Flip and brown the other side for 3 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add diced onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes, stirring often.
  3. Return chicken to the pot, add chicken broth, thyme, and sage. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Let simmer for 40 minutes, until chicken is tender and cooked through.
  4. While the chicken simmers, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Stir in buttermilk and melted butter until just combined; do not overmix. The dough should be thick but spoonable.
  5. Once chicken is cooked, transfer thighs to a plate and shred meat with two forks, discarding bones and skin. Return shredded chicken to the pot and stir gently.
  6. Drop spoonfuls (about 1 ½ tablespoons each) of dumpling dough onto the simmering broth. Cover and cook without lifting the lid for 15 minutes until dumplings puff up and become tender but hold their shape.
  7. Taste broth and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Sprinkle fresh parsley on top before serving.

Notes

Do not stir dumplings after adding to broth to avoid gluey texture. Keep lid closed during dumpling cooking to trap steam for fluffiness. If broth is too thick, add a splash of broth or water. Dumplings can be undercooked in center; add a few more minutes if needed. Frozen peas can be added in last 5 minutes for sweetness and color. For gluten-free, use 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend and gluten-free baking powder. For vegetarian, use vegetable broth and add mushrooms.

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Keywords: chicken and dumplings, Dutch oven recipe, comfort food, homemade dumplings, easy chicken stew, cozy dinner

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