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
Prep Time: 
                                                
                                                         20 minutes
                        
                    Cook Time: 
                                                
                                                         80 minutes
                        
                    Total Time: 
                                                
                                                         100 minutes
                        
                    
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