Oven Chicken and Dumplings Homemade Gourmet
Indulge in the comfort of 'Oven Chicken and Dumplings Homemade Gourmet,' a high-quality twist on a classic Southern favorite that's perfect for any crowd-pleasing dinner. This hearty, one-pot dish features tender, seared chicken breasts simmered in a rich, creamy vegetable medley of onions, carrots, and celery, infused with fragrant thyme and a touch of garlic. Topped with golden, fluffy buttermilk dumplings, made from scratch with cold butter for a flaky texture, this oven-baked recipe delivers layers of flavor and comforting aromas straight from your kitchen. With its balance of creamy, savory, and herbaceous notes, it’s a gourmet take on traditional chicken and dumplings that’s easy to prepare yet impressive to serve. Perfect for family dinners or casual entertaining, this dish is a must-try for fans of homestyle cooking with gourmet flair!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 2 stalks, diced celery
- 2 medium, diced carrot
- 2 minced garlic cloves
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt (for dumplings)
- 4 tablespoons, diced unsalted butter (cold)
- 0.75 cup buttermilk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat.
Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden. Remove and set aside; they will finish cooking in the oven.
In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter. Add the diced onion, celery, and carrots, then sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Sprinkle the flour evenly over the vegetables, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes to create a roux.
Gradually stir in the chicken broth while whisking to prevent lumps. Cook until the mixture thickens slightly.
Add the milk, frozen peas, thyme leaves, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.
Nestle the seared chicken breasts back into the skillet, making sure they're mostly submerged in the creamy mixture.
Cover and place the skillet in the preheated oven. Bake for 25 minutes.
While the chicken is baking, prepare the dumpling dough. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and 0.5 teaspoons of salt.
Cut the cold butter into the flour mixture using a pastry cutter or your fingers until it resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in the buttermilk just until combined, being careful not to overmix.
After 25 minutes of baking, remove the skillet from the oven and discard the bay leaf.
Using a spoon, dollop the dumpling dough evenly over the chicken mixture, creating 8-10 dumplings.
Return the skillet to the oven, uncovered, and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the dumplings are puffed and golden brown.
Remove the skillet from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2534 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 126.1 g | 162% | |
| Saturated Fat | 58.4 g | 292% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 557 mg | 186% | |
| Sodium | 7724 mg | 336% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 175.4 g | 64% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.6 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 44.0 g | ||
| Protein | 175.4 g | 351% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.8 mcg | 29% | |
| Calcium | 808 mg | 62% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 2639 mg | 56% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
