Rustic Barnyard Chicken Stew with Dumplings – Cook n' Share

Ingredients

• 5 - 6 Medium chicken thighs, skin off
• 2 Tsp of salt, divided
• 3 Tsp of ground black pepper, divided
• 2 Tbsp of oil for frying
• 2 Ribs of celery, sliced
• 1 Large carrot, cubed
• 1 Large potato, cubed
• 1 Cob of corn, sliced off cob
• 1/2 Chopped onion, chopped
• 3 Cloves of garlic, chopped
• 1 1/2 Tsp of Italian seasoning
• 1 Tsp of thyme
• 1 Tsp of smoked paprika
• 3 1/2 Cups of chicken broth
• 1 Cup of heavy cream
• 2 Tbsp of chopped parsley for garnish
• 1 1/2 Cups of all purpose flour
• 2 Tbsp of unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 Tsp of thyme
• 1 Tbsp of baking powder
• 3/4 Cup of milk