Chicken Stew With Herb Dumplings Recipe

Indulge in this comforting Chicken Stew with Herb Dumplings, a labor of love that's easier than you think! This unique recipe, inspired by Ready, Set, Cook! #9, features tender poached chicken (skinned for lower calories!), creamy coconut milk, and the surprising delight of fennel. Perfectly balanced flavors and fluffy herb dumplings make this a truly unforgettable meal. Prep your veggies beforehand for a smooth cooking experience. Get ready for a taste of true comfort food, elevated!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 75 mins
Calories 921.9 kcal
Protein 92g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Chicken Stew With Herb Dumplings

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How to Make Chicken Stew With Herb Dumplings

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Prepare the chicken: Poach 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts in 4 cups of water with 1 tsp salt until cooked through (about 15-20 minutes). Remove chicken, let cool, then shred and set aside. Defat the poaching liquid.
  3. Sauté vegetables: In a large pot or Dutch oven, sauté 1 large onion (chopped), 2 carrots (chopped), 2 celery stalks (chopped), and 1 fennel bulb (chopped) in 2 tbsp olive oil until softened (about 5-7 minutes).
  4. Add remaining stew ingredients: Stir in 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1 (13.5 oz) can full-fat coconut milk, 2 cups defatted chicken stock, and the shredded chicken. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 minutes.
  5. Prepare dumplings: In a bowl, whisk together 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp salt, 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives, and 1/2 cup milk. Stir until just combined; do not overmix.
  6. Add dumplings to stew: Drop spoonfuls of dumpling batter onto the simmering stew. Cover the pot and cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

61 g

Sugar

56g

Fat

138g

Carbs

23g