Comforting Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings
Introduction:
Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings is classic comfort fare beloved for its rich savory broth, tender pieces of chicken, and soft dumplings that puff up as they cook. In this variation, protein is coated lightly in almond flour and seared to seal in flavor. The vegetables and aromatics build a flavorful base, while creamy elements and peas add richness to every spoonful. The dumplings — light, fluffy, and slightly tangy from buttermilk — steam in the broth, becoming pillows of warmth in this hearty stew. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Ingredients:
For the Chicken:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts and/or thighs, trimmed and cut into 1½-inch pieces
- ½ cup almond flour
- 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
For the Sauce:
- 2 spoonfuls butter
- 2 large carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 5–6 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1½ cups frozen peas, thawed
For the Dumplings:
- 1½ cups almond flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 2 eggs
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste