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Creamy Heavy Cream Base Chicken and Dumplings

Creamy Heavy Cream Base Chicken and Dumplings
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This creamy heavy cream base chicken and dumplings recipe delivers a comforting, rich, and hearty meal perfect for chilly evenings. Tender chicken and soft dumplings bathed in a luscious cream sauce make it a family favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat and sauté onions until translucent.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
  4. Stir in dried thyme, salt, and pepper.
  5. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt for the dumplings.
  6. Stir in milk until a soft dough forms.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of dumpling dough into the boiling broth.
  8. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until dumplings are cooked through.
  9. Add shredded chicken and heavy cream, stirring gently to combine.
  10. Heat through for 5 minutes without boiling to avoid separating the cream.
  11. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired and serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, try adding chopped carrots and celery when sautéing the onions or serve with a side of crusty bread for a complete meal.

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