Gluten-Free Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredients

• 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed
• Salt
• pepper
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 3/4-inch pieces
• 2 celery ribs, chopped fine
• 1 onion, chopped fine
• 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme
• 2 tablespoons America's Test Kitchen All-Purpose Gluten-Free Flour Blend
• 1/4 cup dry sherry
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
• 9 ounces (2 cups) America's Test Kitchen All-Purpose Gluten-Free Flour Blend
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon xanthan gum
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon 1 or 2 percent low-fat milk
• 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon water
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted