Description
Irish Chicken and Dumplings is a comforting, hearty meal that combines tender chicken, vegetables, and fluffy dumplings in a savory broth. This easy-to-make recipe, with its rich flavors and nourishing ingredients, is perfect for family dinners and cozy evenings. With a modern twist on traditional Irish cuisine, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
- 2 (10.5 ounce) cans condensed cream of chicken soup
- 3 cups water
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 2 onions, quartered
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon poultry seasoning
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
- 5 carrots, sliced
- 1 (10 ounce) package frozen green peas
- 4 potatoes, quartered
- 3 cups baking mix
- 1 ⅓ cups milk
Instructions
- In a large, heavy pot, combine the cream of chicken soup, water, chicken, celery, onion, salt, poultry seasoning, and black pepper. Cover and cook over low heat for 1½ hours.
- Add the potatoes and carrots to the pot. Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the pot, shred it, and return it to the pot. Add the frozen green peas and cook for 5 minutes longer.
- To prepare the dumplings, mix the baking mix and milk until a soft dough forms. Drop tablespoonfuls of the dough onto the boiling stew. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes, then uncover and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
Notes
- Feel free to add other vegetables such as corn or green beans.
- Fresh herbs like thyme or parsley can enhance flavor.
- You can use homemade chicken broth for a richer flavor.
- For extra spice, add cayenne pepper or smoked paprika.
- The stew can be frozen, but add fresh dumplings when reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Comfort Food, Main Dish
- Method: Stove-top, One-pot
- Cuisine: Irish, Comfort Food
