Chicken With Fluffy Drop Dumplings

This chicken stew recipe is topped with easy fluffy drop dumplings for a hearty, satisfying comfort-food offering. The dumplings, cooked on the top of the stewed chicken, become soft and fluffy with a biscuit-like texture. Ground poultry seasoning and some chopped parsley add flavor and color to the dumplings.

Serve this easy and delicious chicken stew with a tossed salad for a satisfying dinner.

For vegans and others who don't consume eggs, an egg-free dumpling recipe with the addition of poultry seasoning and parsley is equally delicious.

Ingredients:

For the Soup:

• 5 pounds chicken fryer parts, bone-in breast, thighs, legs, and wings
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 cups water
• 1 stalk celery, diced
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, such as Lawry's
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour

For the Dumplings:

• 1 cup (4 1/2 ounces) all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon shortening
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
• 1 large egg
• 3 tablespoons milk