chicken and dumplings
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This is my variation on this recipe. I love it and so does my family.
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prep time
1 Hr
cook time
3 Hr
method
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yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- FOR THE STEW:
- 3 pounds chicken (breast meat preferred)
- 5 cups chicken stock, no salt
- 1 teaspoon fresh ground thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika, sweet mild
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 pound bag of peas and carrots
- FOR THE DUMPLINGS:
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/3 cups milk or cream
How To Make chicken and dumplings
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Step 1Prepare the flour, salt, pepper, thyme and paprika together in a bowl.
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Step 2Dice the uncooked chicken meat and place into a large dutch oven, crock pot (on high heat), or stew pot with the flour, salt, pepper, thyme and paprika. Cook and stir until chicken just turns a bit brown.
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Step 3Add the stock, cream, peas and carrots to the mixture, turn the heat down to a medium-low heat, and allow to simmer for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Stir occasionally.
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Step 4For the dumplings: Combine the flour, baking soda and salt in a separate bowl.
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Step 5Cook the milk and butter over a medium heat until it is just about to boil. Then pour over the flour mixture and combine.
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Step 6Create 1/2-inch balls from the mixture and place into the stew while it is cooking.
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Step 7You will know when the stew is done when the dumplings float to the surface. (Approximately 1 hour cooking time).
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