Irish Chicken and Dumplings 🇮🇪🍲

Get ready for a cozy and hearty meal that warms the soul! This Irish Chicken and Dumplings recipe is a wonderfully comforting dish, perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. With tender chicken, flavorful vegetables, and fluffy dumplings, it’s sure to become a beloved favorite in your home!

Enjoy it with a side of crusty bread to soak up the rich flavors of the stew. Perfect for gatherings, cozy dinners, or meal prep for the week! 🍞✨

Ingredients

For the stew

• 2 cans (10.75 oz each) of condensed cream of chicken soup
• 3 cups water
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 2 onions, quartered
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon poultry seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
• 5 carrots, sliced
• 1 (10 oz) package frozen green peas
• 4 potatoes, quartered

For the dumplings

• 3 cups baking mix
• 1 1/3 cups milk

Instructions

1. In a large, heavy pot, combine the cream of chicken soup, water, sections of chicken, celery, onions, salt, poultry seasoning, and black pepper.
2. Cover and cook over low heat for about 1.5 hours, allowing all those delightful flavors to meld together.

🥘 Cooking the chicken at a low temperature keeps it tender and juicy. Feel free to stir occasionally to check on the flavors!

3. Add the quartered potatoes and sliced carrots to the pot. Cover and cook for an additional 30 minutes.

🥕 You can easily switch up the veggies here! Try adding green beans or sweet potatoes for a little twist.

4. Remove the chicken from the pot, shred it using two forks, and return it to the pot. Stir in the frozen peas and cook for just 5 more minutes.

5. To make the dumplings: In a separate bowl, mix the baking mix and milk until a soft dough forms.

6. Drop tablespoonfuls of the dumpling mixture onto the boiling stew.

7. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, then uncover and simmer for another 10 minutes.

🍽️ Be careful not to lift the lid too often while cooking the dumplings! This could cause them to deflate and won’t yield that fluffy texture we love.

Variations

• Vegetarian: Substitute the chicken with chickpeas or hearty mushrooms, and utilize vegetable broth instead of water.
• Herb-infused: Add fresh herbs like thyme or parsley to the broth for an aromatic touch.
• Spicy: Mix in a pinch of cayenne pepper or crushed red pepper flakes for some heat.
• Storage: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days, making it a great meal prep option! Just reheat before serving.

This Irish Chicken and Dumplings recipe is not only easy to prepare but deeply satisfying, making it a true comfort food classic! Enjoy the warmth and flavors with your loved ones. 🍽️❤️