Chicken Stew and Dumplings Recipe for Cold Evenings

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds chicken, chopped
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 4 cups stock
• 1/4 cup butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/4 cup cream
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt
• Pepper
• 1/4 cup parsley
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tablespoon melted butter