Chicken Fricassee and Dumplings Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 pieces bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, diced
• 2 stalks celery stalks, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 piece bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (for dumplings)
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (for dumplings)
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted