My Hearty Chicken Dumpling Recipe: A Proper Winter Warmer

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs (680g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (approx. 1 cup)
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced (approx. 1 cup)
• 2 celery stalks, diced (approx. 1 cup)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 8 cups (1.9L) chicken broth (low sodium preferred)
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream or half-and-half (optional, for extra richness)
• 2 tablespoons (30ml) chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
• 2 cups (240g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
• 1 tablespoon (15ml) baking powder
• 1 teaspoon (5ml) salt
• 1/2 cup (113g) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
• 3/4 cup (180ml) milk