Chicken and Dumplings

Name: Chicken and Dumplings
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; 1 broiler/fryer chicken (about 3 pounds), cut up; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 medium carrots, chopped; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 6 cups chicken stock; 1/2 cup white wine or apple cider; 2 teaspoons sugar; 2 bay leaves; 5 whole peppercorns; 1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup 2% milk; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley; 2 teaspoons minced fresh thyme; Additional salt and pepper to taste