Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic for 1 minute, followed by chicken broth and thyme.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to let simmer for 10 minutes. Add shredded chicken and frozen peas; mix well.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring until combined; season with salt and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in melted butter and milk to form a soft dough.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the simmering stew. Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes until dumplings are cooked through and fluffy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, then ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.