cheesy chicken and dumplings

Name: CHEESY CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 5
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 box(es) hamburger helper cheddar cheese melt; 1 2/3 cup(s) hot water; 1 2/3 cup(s) milk; 2 tablespoon(s) butter; 2 cup(s) frozen mixed vegetables; 2 cup(s) cubed cooked chicken; 1 can(s) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits; - chopped fresh parsley, if desired; - paprika, if desired

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Ellen Gwaltney Bales

Indianapolis, IN

Updated on May 17, 2014

It would never have occurred to me to add cheese to traditional chicken and dumplings--but why not? Kids love this one, and it's all good! Recipe & photo: pillsbury.com

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prep time 10 Min

cook time 20 Min

method Stove Top

yield 5 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 box hamburger helper cheddar cheese melt
1 2/3 cups hot water
1 2/3 cups milk
2 tablespoons butter
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
2 cups cubed cooked chicken
1 can refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
- chopped fresh parsley, if desired
- paprika, if desired

How To Make cheesy chicken and dumplings

Step 1

In a 12-inch skillet, mix sauce mix (from Hamburger Helper box), hot water, milk, butter and vegetables. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. Stir in uncooked pasta (from box) and chicken. Return to boiling. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 2

Meanwhile, cut biscuits into fourths. Place biscuits on hot mixture. Cover; cook over medium heat 10 to 12 minutes or until biscuits are no longer doughy in center.
Step 3

Remove from heat. Sprinkle with parsley and paprika.
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