Description
Barefoot Contessa’s classic chicken and dumplings recipe delivers comforting Southern-style warmth with tender chicken and pillowy dumpling clouds. Home cooks can easily master this hearty one-pot meal that promises satisfying flavor in each delicious spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 680 g boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch (2.5 cm) pieces
- 60 g unsalted butter (2.1 oz)
- 60 g all-purpose flour (2.1 oz)
- 220 g all-purpose flour (7.8 oz)
- 1.1 l homemade chicken stock (37 fl oz)
- 240 ml dry white wine (8 fl oz)
- 120 ml whole milk (4 fl oz)
- 140 g frozen peas
- 3 medium carrots, halved lengthwise, sliced 0.6 inch (1.5 cm) thick
- 2 celery stalks, sliced 0.6 inch (1.5 cm) thick
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 30 ml olive oil (1 fl oz)
- 15 g fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped (0.5 oz), plus more for serving
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves, chopped
- 15 g baking powder (0.5 oz)
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 30 g unsalted butter, melted (1 oz)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Vegetable Foundation: Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sauté carrots, celery, and onion with salt and pepper until softened, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Aromatic Enhancement: Introduce minced garlic and thyme, stirring briefly to release intense flavors. Deglaze with white wine, allowing liquid to reduce and concentrate.
- Creamy Base Construction: Incorporate unsalted butter, dust vegetables with flour to create a roux, then gradually whisk in whole milk for a silky smooth texture.
- Protein Integration: Add chicken pieces and homemade stock to the vegetable mixture. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until chicken becomes perfectly tender and infused with vegetable essence.
- Finishing Touches: Fold in chopped parsley and frozen green peas. Prepare dumpling mixture by combining flour, baking powder, seasonings, melted butter, and milk until a consistent dough forms.
- Dumpling Technique: Using an ice cream scoop, portion dumplings directly into the simmering chicken mixture. Cover and cook 10-15 minutes until dumplings expand and become fork-tender.
- Presentation: Ladle the rich, comforting chicken and dumplings into warm serving bowls. Garnish with additional fresh parsley and serve immediately while steaming hot.
Notes
- Optimize Vegetable Sautéing: Avoid browning vegetables by maintaining medium-high heat and stirring frequently for even softening.
- Control Roux Consistency: Whisk flour and milk slowly to prevent lumps, creating a silky smooth base for the dish.
- Dumpling Technique: Use an ice cream scoop for uniform dumpling size, ensuring even cooking and professional presentation.
- Timing is Crucial: Watch dumpling cooking carefully – 10-15 minutes maximum to prevent overcooking and maintain tender texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 462
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 115mg