Cozy Homestyle Chicken And Dumplings Recipe For Soul Warming - Pro of Delicious Creations

Ingredients

• 2 cups (473 ml) cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works great!)
• 6 cups (1.4 l) chicken broth
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 small onion (diced)
• 2 carrots (peeled and sliced)
• 2 celery stalks (sliced)
• 2 tbsps (30 ml) unsalted butter
• 1 cup (240 ml) all-purpose flour (for thickening)
• 1 cup (240 ml) all-purpose flour
• ½ cup (120 ml) heavy cream or whole milk (for extra creaminess, optional)
• ½ cup (120 ml) milk
• 2 tbsps (30 ml) unsalted butter (melted)
• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp dried parsley
• 2 tsps baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp garlic powder (optional, for flavor)
• ½ tsp dried parsley or thyme (optional, for herby flavor)