Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts, cooking for about 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
- Add chopped yellow onion, diced celery, and diced carrots to the Dutch oven. Sauté these vegetables for approximately 5-6 minutes until they soften and the onion is translucent. Toss in minced garlic alongside dried thyme, rosemary, and marjoram for an additional minute.
- Pour in 4 cups of low-sodium chicken broth, scraping any browned bits from the bottom. Return the chicken to the pot and bring to a gentle simmer. Simmer for about 10-15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Once tender, remove the chicken from the pot, shred it into bite-sized pieces, and return it to the broth, stirring to combine.
- Mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with ½ cup of reserved broth until smooth. Stir this into the simmering soup and cook for another 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Stir in 1 cup of frozen peas and ½ cup of heavy cream, mixing gently to incorporate. Allow everything to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of cake flour with 1 tablespoon of baking powder, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of sea salt. Cut in 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ¾ cup of milk until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling batter onto the simmering stew. Cover with a lid and let the dumplings steam for about 15 minutes, without lifting the lid.
- After 15 minutes, remove the pot from heat, take off the lid, and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.
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Notes
For best results, use fresh ingredients for flavor and ensure not to lift the lid while dumplings cook.
