Chicken & Dumplings
Description
A comforting classic featuring boneless chicken breast simmered with leeks, carrots, and peas in a light broth. Topped with soft, fluffy cornmeal and flour dumplings, this dish delivers a satisfying balance of savory and sweet flavors. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it is easy to prepare with common pantry staples and fresh vegetables.Directions
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Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper to taste.
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In a small bowl, mix the flour, salt, and black pepper.
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Heat the oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the leeks, shallots, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
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Add the bay leaf and fresh thyme. Stir in the seasoned flour mixture and cook for 1 minute to thicken slightly.
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Pour in the chicken broth and apple juice. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Add the chicken and cook for 15 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink.
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Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and minced parsley.
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Stir the low-fat milk into the dry dumpling ingredients until a soft dough forms.
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Add the thawed green peas to the pot with the chicken. Drop spoonfuls of the dumpling dough into the simmering broth.
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Cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the dumplings are cooked through and the broth is thickened.
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Remove the bay leaf before serving. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 243kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7.4g12%
- Saturated Fat 1.9g10%
- Cholesterol 63.6mg22%
- Sodium 1031.7mg43%
- Total Carbohydrate 20.3g7%
- Dietary Fiber 4.9g20%
- Sugars 3.6g
- Protein 24.2g49%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
chicken, dumplings, american, comfort food, leeks, cornmeal, broth, simmered, main course, peas
