Sear chicken in a large pot until fully cooked through to internal temperature of 165F. Remove from the pan and add butter.
Once melted, add onion, celery & carrots. Sauté until softened and add garlic. Mix until fragrant.
Sprinkle flour over top and cook for about a minute. Slowly pour chicken stock while constantly mixing.
Add seasonings and bay leaves. Let this come to a boil then simmer.
Spoon in balls of dumpling dough. Cover pot with a lid and let it simmer for 10-12 minutes or until doubled in size.
Sprinkle parsley over top, mix and serve.
Mix flour, baking powder & salt. Add in milk, butter and parsley. Mix till full combined and a sticky dough forms.
Use a cookie scooper or a tbsp to form small balls.
