Old Fashioned Chicken and Dumplings

Ingredients

• For the Chicken Stew:
• 1 whole chicken (about 3–4 lbs), cut into pieces
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• For the Dumplings:
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley or thyme
• ¾ cup milk
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted