Classic Chicken and Dumplings... Classic Chicken and Dumplings Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 6 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 2 pounds) kosher salt and black pepper 4 stalks celery, chopped 4 carrots, chopped 2 onions, chopped 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves or 2 teaspoons dried thyme 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 bay leaves 2 1/2