Old-Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredients:

FOR THE CHICKEN:

– 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts and/or thighs, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

– 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

– 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided

FOR THE SAUCE:

– 2 tablespoons butter

– 2 large carrots, peeled and diced – 2 stalks celery, diced

– 1 large onion, diced

– 2 bay leaves

– 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

– 2 cloves garlic, minced

– 5-6 cups chicken broth

– 1/2 cup heavy cream

– 1 1/2 cups frozen peas, thawed

FOR THE DUMPLINGS:

– 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

– 2 teaspoons baking powder

– 1/2 teaspoon salt

– 3/4 cup buttermilk

– 2 eggs

– Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste