Cook the Chicken:
- In a large pot, add chicken, broth, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer for 45 minutes until chicken is tender.
Shred the Chicken:
- Remove chicken, discard bones and skin, shred the meat, then return it to the pot.
Make the Dumplings:
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in butter until crumbly.
- Stir in milk just until dough forms.
Cook the Dumplings:
- Drop spoonfuls of dough into simmering broth.
- Cover and cook 15 minutes without lifting the lid (important for fluffy dumplings!).
Serve:
- Ladle soup and dumplings into bowls.
- Garnish with parsley if you like.