Cheater Chicken and Dumplings — SAM THE COOKING GUY

Serves 6 people Unless you're already a grandma, this'll for sure make you feel like one.  1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons butter 2 sticks celery, diced 1 1/2 cups diced, carrots 1 yellow onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 garlic cloves, crushed 3 tablespoo

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Serves 6 people

Step 2

Heat oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat and add celery, carrot, onion - cook for 5 mins until softened

Step 3

Add garlic, and when fragrant, add a little salt & pepper - stir well

Step 4

Then add vermouth and cook until mostly evaporated, a couple minutes

Step 5

Sprinkle flour over the top and mix until it's dry and crumbly

Step 6

Add broth a cup at a time stirring well to make sure it’s smooth

Step 7

Add the thyme and cooked chicken bring to a simmer & cook until thickened and heated though, about 10 minutes

Step 8

While it heats put flour, baking powder and thyme in a large bowl, season with salt & pepper and mix well to combine

Step 9

Add the milk and mix until just enough for it to come together to a loose wet dough

Step 10

Drop spoonfuls (about a tablespoon and a half) on top of the chicken mixture but keeping them from touching too much, bring to a slow simmer and put on the lid cook about 10 minutes

Step 11

Serve and enjoy.