march 12

76. Chicken and Dumplings

This was really good. I had to cook it a bit different than the recipe said. We all really liked it.
By the way the Bread from yesterday was really good. Both the kids really likes it too.

*3 TBSP butter
*1 onion, cut into 1 inch pieces
*5 carrots sliced into 1 1/2 inch pieces
*1 TBSP fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried
*1 cup flour
*1 can (14 1/2 on.) chicken broth
*salt and pepper
*1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs cut into 2 inch pieces
*3/4 tsp dill
*1 3/4 tsp baking soda
*1/2 cup milk, plus more if needed
*1 package frozen peas

In a dutch oven (I am going to use mine!!) melt butter over medium heat
Add onion and carrot and thyme
Cover and cook until onion is tender, about 5 minutes, stir occasionally
Add 1/4 cup flour and cook for 30 seconds while stirring
Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil stirring constantly, season with salt and pepper
Nestle chicken in the pot, reduce heat to medium low and cover, stir occasionally
Meanwhile made dumplings
Whisk 3/4 cup flour, baking soda, dill and 1/2 tsp salt
With a fork mix in the milk to form a moist soft batter
Stir into pot the peas
Return to simmer and drop batter into a heaving TBSP, leave space between them
Cover and simmer until chicken is cooked and the dumplings are firm

I had to put this in the oven for about 15 minutes to cook the dumplings all the way. It was really good.