NEELY'S CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS

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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

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Ingredients

1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces
6 cups chicken broth
1/2 bunch thyme
1 bay leaf
2 cups all-purpose flour
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons salted butter
1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley leaves
1 teaspoon finely chopped thyme leaves
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
2 ribs celery, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
3 cloves finely chopped garlic

Steps:

In a very large saucepan or Dutch oven, add chicken, chicken broth, thyme, and bay leaf to cover. Turn on heat to low and let simmer for 20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. *Cook's Note: You'll want to poach the chicken on a low simmer and start with cold stock so the chicken cooks evenly.
Once the chicken is cooked, transfer to a 13 by 9-inch casserole dish and let cool. Reserve broth and discard the thyme and bay leaf. When chicken has cooled, shred. Use your hands or a fork and make sure to get all the meat off the bone. Discard the skin and bones.
Add flour, salt and pepper, to taste, and baking powder to a large bowl and whisk together. In a small saucepan, bring heavy cream, butter and herbs to a low simmer then add to the dry ingredients. Stir with a rubber spatula until combined. Using your hands, form dough into dumplings.
Heat a large Dutch oven over medium heat and add oil. Once oil is hot, add onions, carrots, celery and garlic. Saute until soft, 3 to 4 minutes. Add reserved broth to Dutch oven with vegetables and add the chicken. Bring to a low simmer. Add dumplings 1 at a time into the simmering soup. Cover pan with a lid and cook for 25 minutes. Add salt and pepper, to taste, if necessary.

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Maria Almaraz

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This recipe is too expensive. I can't afford all of the ingredients.

Truman Workman

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I don't have time to make this recipe. I need something that's quick and easy.

Anuradha Dias

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This recipe is too complicated for me. I prefer simpler recipes with fewer ingredients.

Gbenga Ajiboye

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I followed the recipe exactly and the dumplings were too thick and doughy. I think I'll try rolling them out thinner next time.

Chamila Kumari

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This recipe is a bit bland for my taste. I would add more salt and pepper, and maybe some garlic and onion.

Daniyal Latif

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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can add different vegetables or spices to change up the flavor.

elvis mwanyalo

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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The dumplings are so easy to make and the broth is flavorful and comforting.

Rinki Dhaliwal

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I've been making this recipe for years and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The dumplings are light and fluffy, and the chicken is always cooked perfectly.

Latifa Tamim

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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the creamy broth and the tender chicken and dumplings.

Vicky Smith

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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The chicken and dumplings are so flavorful and comforting.

AK Sulemankhail

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I'm not a great cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. My family loved it!

Alfie Dudley

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I added some vegetables to the broth and it was delicious! This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.

Ahsan Ahsii

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This is the best chicken and dumplings recipe I've ever tried. I will definitely be making it again.

Nike Milles

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Easy to make and so good! The whole family loved it.

Riaz Malik

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Delicious! The chicken and dumplings were cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful.

Ireland Henderson

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This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the dumplings were fluffy and light.

Annabel Johnson

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I'm not a big fan of chicken and dumplings, but this recipe changed my mind. The dumplings were so light and fluffy, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.