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Chicken and Dumplings

Name: Chicken and Dumplings
Cuisine: southern_american
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 (3-pound) chicken, cut into pieces; 1/4 cup flour, seasoned with salt and pepper to taste; 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and cut into large chunks; 2 carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks; 2 stalks celery, cut into large chunks; 1 bay leaf; 1 sprig thyme; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth; Fresh parsley; 1 1/2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 cup coarsely ground cornmeal; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 3/4 cups heavy cream

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1. In a wide, heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid, heat the olive oil.
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2. Dredge the chicken pieces in the seasoned flour, then brown them in the oil over medium heat, about 2 minutes a side. Remove and set aside.
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3. Add the onion to the pot and cook for 2 minutes.
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4. Add the carrots, celery, bay leaf, thyme, turmeric, salt, and pepper and cook for 1 minute more.
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5. Stir in the broth.
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6. Return the chicken to the pot, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
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7. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the first five dumpling ingredients.
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8. Add the cream and mix until just combined.
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9. Drop about 12 heaping tablespoons of the dumpling mixture into the pot. Cover and simmer for 12 minutes more.
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10. To serve, scoop the dumplings and chicken into bowls, then cover with broth. Garnish with the parsley.

Recipes sourced from Epicurious.com.

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