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Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

Ingredients:

1-2 pounds of boneless, skinless chicken thighs
2 cups of all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons of baking powder
1 teaspoon of salt
3/4 cup of butter
3 cups of chicken broth
3/4 cup of milk
1 teaspoon of dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon of black pepper
1 tablespoon of parsley (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place chicken thighs in a single layer in a lightly greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through. Once cooked, use two forks to shred the chicken and set aside.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt until combined. Cut butter into small cubes and add to the dry ingredients. Using your hands, rub the butter into the flour until it forms a crumbly mixture. Slowly stir in 1/2 cup of milk and mix until fully incorporated (mixture should be wet enough to form dumplings).

3. In a large saucepan over medium heat, add chicken broth, remaining milk, thyme, pepper, and parsley (if using). Bring the liquid to a simmer then reduce heat to low. Using two spoons or an ice cream scoop, drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the simmering broth (about 12-15 dumplings). Cover pan with lid and allow dumplings to cook for 8-10 minutes or until they are cooked through. Once cooked, add shredded chicken back into the pan and stir to combine. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

A Stay at Home Parent’s Guide to Enjoying Chicken and Dumplings: A Story About Comfort Food During Uncertain Times

As stay at home parents during these uncertain times, it can be hard to find ways to keep ourselves entertained while also taking care of our children. Luckily, one thing that never fails to bring comfort is good old fashioned comfort food like Chicken and Dumplings! This classic dish is easy enough for even novice cooks to make at home with just a few simple ingredients that you probably already have on hand in your pantry or fridge. Plus it’s so comforting that you won’t even need extra motivation to get up out of bed or off the couch in order to make it!

This recipe for Chicken and Dumplings starts off with some shredded chicken thighs baked in the oven for about 25-30 minutes until they’re cooked through. Then we move on to making dumplings by combining flour with baking powder and salt then rubbing butter into the mixture until it forms a crumbly texture before adding in some milk until it’s wet enough to form dumplings. The final step is adding all the ingredients together in a large saucepan with some herbs like thyme and parsley before letting it simmer for 8-10 minutes until everything is cooked through. It really couldn’t be easier!

The best part about this recipe for Chicken and Dumplings is that you can make it your own by adding whatever ingredients you have on hand or experimenting with different herbs or spices if you feel like changing things up! And since it’s so easy to make, you can whip it up whenever you need a comforting meal without having to spend too much time in the kitchen since there’s no need for prepping or marinating beforehand! Plus if you have any leftovers, they can easily be frozen for later use so you always have something comforting ready when you need it most!

So next time you’re feeling overwhelmed as a stay at home parent or just need something comforting on a cold winter night, try this easy Chicken and Dumpling recipe! You won’t regret it!