Chicken and Dumplings with Mushrooms
Chicken and Dumplings with Mushrooms is a flavorful Continental Desserts & Baking dish prepared with quality ingredients. Crisp bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat; transfer to a paper towel–lined plate.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionCrisp bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat; transfer to a paper towel–lined plate.
Place flour in a shallow bowl.
Season chicken with salt and pepper and dredge in flour.
Working in batches, cook chicken, skin side down, in same pot over medium heat until deep golden brown and crisp (do not turn), 12–15 minutes.
Transfer to a plate.
Working in 2 batches, cook mushrooms in same pot, seasoning with salt and pepper and stirring occasionally, until brown, 5–8 minutes.
Transfer to a bowl.
Add onion and garlic to pot; cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft and translucent, 5–8 minutes.
Add wine to pot; simmer until reduced by half, about 5 minutes.
Add chicken, bacon, thyme, bay leaves, and broth; season with salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and gently simmer, partially covered, skimming occasionally, until chicken is falling off the bone, 2–2 1/2 hours.
Add mushrooms and simmer until flavors meld, 10–15 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil.
Whisk flour, baking powder, nutmeg, pepper, and 3/4 teaspoons salt in a medium bowl.
Whisk in eggs and milk (batter will be slightly lumpy).
Reduce heat until water is at a strong simmer.
Drop teaspoonfuls of batter into water; cook until dumpling are cooked through and doubled in size, about 5 minutes.
Remove with slotted spoon; add to stew just before serving.
DO AHEAD: Stew (without dumplings) can be made 3 days ahead.
Let cool; cover and chill.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.