CHICKEN STEW FRANCAIS WITH PARSLEY DUMPLINGS

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This chicken stew is fabulous! The broth is salty but slightly sweet and thick. I'm not sure if it is the tarragon or the white wine that give the sweetness. The carrots and potatoes add so much to this dish. And I loved the dumpling addition. This will be great on a cold winter night!

Provided by Susan Bickta

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/2 c vegetable oil, divided
2 lb chicken thighs, skinless and boneless, cut into bite-size pieces
1/2 c flour
1 pkg dry chicken gravy mix (0.87 ounces), divided
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
2 medium onions, peeled and sliced
3 medium red-skinned potatoes, unpeeled and cut into bite-size chunks
3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
2 stalk(s) celery, roughly chopped
1 qt chicken broth
1 can(s) chicken gravy (10.5 ounces)
1/4 c dry white wine
1 tsp french tarragon (dried)
2 c flour
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/3 c whole milk
1 tsp vegetable oil
1/2 tsp dried parsley flakes

Steps:

  • 1. Place a 5-quart Dutch oven over medium high heat and add all but 1 tablespoon of the oil. While oil is heating in pot, place the 1/2 cup flour, black pepper and 1 tablespoon of the dry gravy mix in a sturdy zip-top plastic bag. Put chicken pieces in bag and shake and/or knead until all pieces are coated with flour mixture.
  • 2. Transfer chicken to pot on stove. Cook, stirring constantly to break apart chicken pieces, until chicken is browned, about 15-20 minutes. Remove from pot, cover and set aside.
  • 3. Add remaining oil to same pot. Add the onions, potatoes, carrots and celery. Mix well and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring well to incorporate and browned bits on bottom of pot. Add the chicken broth, remaining gravy mix, chicken gravy, white wine and French tarragon. Mix well, bring to a simmer and return chicken pieces to pot. Reduce heat and cover. Let simmer, stirring often, for an additional 10-12 minutes.
  • 4. Meanwhile, make the dumpling batter: In a medium bowl, mix the flour, baking powder, salt, milk, 1 tablespoon oil and parsley flakes. Mix just until combined.
  • 5. To make dumplings: Remove cover from pot and drop tablespoonsfuls of batter onto simmering stew. Reduce heat slightly, cover and cook for 10-12 minutes or until dumplings are cooked and puffed up. Toothpick instered into dumpling should come out clean. DO NOT TAKE LID OFF OF POT WHILE DUMPLINGS ARE COOKING!!!

Noku Phyli
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This is one of my favorite chicken stew recipes. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and the dumplings are so light and fluffy.


Monica Madder
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I've made this stew several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and the dumplings are light and fluffy. I love the addition of the fresh herbs, which really brighten up the dish.


Midul ahmed Shihab
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This stew is perfect for a cold winter night. It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. The dumplings are a great addition and really make the dish.


MISS ZARA
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I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it! The chicken was so tender and the dumplings were light and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe!


backup system
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The recipe was easy to follow and the stew turned out great. The chicken was tender and the dumplings were light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again!


selina seli
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This stew was a lot of work and the end result was not worth it. The chicken was tough and the dumplings were gummy. I would not recommend this recipe.


Marissa Garrett
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I followed the recipe exactly and the stew turned out bland and flavorless. I would not recommend this recipe.


Gustavo Vasquez
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This stew was a disappointment. The chicken was dry and the dumplings were tough. I would not recommend this recipe.


Santosh Jaisi
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I made this stew for my family and they loved it! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the dumplings were so light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again!


rajendran rajakumari
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This stew is so easy to make and it's absolutely delicious. The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the dumplings are so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again!


Md Yousuf Ymsto
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I've made this stew several times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always tender and the dumplings are light and fluffy. I love the addition of the fresh herbs, which really brighten up the dish.


Amgd badr
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This stew is perfect for a cold winter night. It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. The dumplings are a great addition and really make the dish.


Laura Coulson
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I made this stew for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The chicken was so tender and the dumplings were light and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Yahya Noorhan
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The chicken stew was a hit with my family. The dumplings were a great addition and really made the dish. I will definitely be making this again!


Rajkumar Tharu
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This stew was easy to make and absolutely delicious. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the dumplings were so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again!


Tago Edelquinn (Dell)
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I've tried many chicken stew recipes, but this one is by far the best. The combination of flavors is simply divine. The chicken is fall-off-the-bone tender and the dumplings are light and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Brooke Is Cool
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This chicken stew was a delightful dish that warmed my soul. The chicken was succulent and tender, while the broth was rich and flavorful. The parsley dumplings added a nice touch of heartiness and the fresh herbs brightened up the entire dish. I wil