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lite chicken and dumplings

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HEMET, CA
Updated on May 31, 2011

I just wanted to share this recipes with you all. Not sure if anyone has since the new weight loss show called Extreme Makeover" Weight Loss Edition". I was so glad that you can still have comfort food without losing the taste. I always eat Chicken and Dumpling, but i use refrigerated biscuits.. But this will be a great change...

prep time 25 Min
cook time 45 Min
method ---
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 4 - boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 3 - stalks celery, sliced thin
  • 1 cup baby carrots, sliced thin
  • 1/2 cup frozen green peas
  • - 2 tbsp. fresh parsley, finely chopped or 1 tbsp. dried
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or 112 tsp. dried
  • 2 tablespoons no trans fat margarine
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 1/2 cups reduced sodium, organic chicken broth
  • 1 1/2 cups fat free half-and-half
  • 1 cup low fat bisquick mix
  • 1 1/2 cups milk or buttermilk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt and fresh pepper

How To Make lite chicken and dumplings

  • Step 1
    Place chicken breast halves in saute pan and cover with water. Place over medium heat, uncovered, and cook for 10-12 minutes until chicken is poached and cooked through. Remove from water and set aside to cool
  • Step 2
    Heat olive oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onion, celery and carrots, saute for 4-5 minutes until carrots are just tender
  • Step 3
    Remove from heat and add frozen peas, salt and pepper, parsley and thyme.
  • Step 4
    In small saucepan, heat margarine until melted, add flour and stir well forming a paste. Add chicken broth and fat free half-and-half. Continue whisking over medium heat until just starting to thicken. Add to chicken-vegetable mixture and return to low heat and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
  • Step 5
    Cut cooled chicken breast into bite-sized pieces and add to vegetable mixture. Set aside.
  • Step 6
    In small bowl combine Bisquick mix with milk with fork until just mixed. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough on top of chicken-vegetable mixture and cover and continue to simmer for another 7-8 minutes, just until dumpling is done
  • Step 7
    Serve in bowls, garnish with a sprinkling of fresh parsley
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