This Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings recipe delivers ultimate comfort food perfection. Tender chicken and vegetables are simmered in a rich, savory broth, topped with fluffy, homemade dumplings that puff up beautifully. It’s a hearty and deeply satisfying dish that evokes warmth and nostalgia.

Ingredients:
For the Chicken:

Ingredient Quantity
Boneless, skinless chicken breasts and/or thighs, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces 2 lbs
All-purpose flour 1/2 cup
Olive oil, divided 2 tablespoons

For the Sauce:

Ingredient Quantity
Butter 2 tablespoons
Large carrots, peeled and diced 2
Celery stalks, diced 2
Large onion, diced 1
Bay leaves 2
Dried thyme 1/2 teaspoon
Garlic, minced 2 cloves
Chicken broth 5-6 cups
Heavy cream 1/2 cup
Frozen peas, thawed 1 1/2 cups
For the Dumplings:

Ingredient Quantity
All-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups
Baking powder 2 teaspoons
Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Buttermilk 3/4 cup
Eggs 2
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper To taste (for chicken & sauce)
Instructions:

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