Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Herbed Chicken and Dumplings




Okay, I got a bit excited with the summer food, but the weather is not quite there yet, and I figured I should probably put something up to help us through the chilly spring days.


I love chicken and dumplings, but I'd never actually made it before. When I told my husband I was going to make it, he threw a fit and complained that he didn't like slimy mushy dough in his soup! Apparently he's had a traumatic dumpling incident in the past. But, big man that he is, still bravely tried it, cleaned his bowl, and got up for more, what a guy! This was incredibly simple to make. The only thing I would do differently is probably double the amount of dumplings, the recipe makes enough, but they are the best part, and I want more! It is a Cooking Light recipe, but the soup is still light enough that a few extra dumplings couldn't hurt! Also, I didn't have chicken thighs, so I used chicken breasts. It was still good, but I know it would have been so much better with the thighs, so do your best to use boneless skinless chicken thighs.

Herbed Chicken and Dumplings
Found in Cooking Light October 2008 ed

Ingredients

8 ounces boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite sized pieces
3/4 cup (1/4 inch) diagonally cut celery
1/2 cup (1/4 inch) diagonally cut carrot
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
3 parsely sprigs
1 bay leaf
3 cups fat free, less sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup flour
1 tablespoon fresh parsely
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup 1% milk

Directions

1. Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spry. Add chicken to pan; cook four minutes, browning on all sides. Remove chicken from pan; keep warm. Add celery and next 5 ingredients (through bay leaf) to pan; saute 5 minutes, or until onion is tender. Reutrn chicken to pan; cook 1 minute. Add broth to pan; bring mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes.

2. Weigh or lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, chopped parsley, baking powder, and salt into a medium bowl. Add milk, stirring just until moist. Spoon by heaping teaspoonfuls into broth mixture; cover and summer 10 minutes or until dumplings are done. Discard parsley sprigs and bay leaf.

Makes 2 servings (I doubled this recipe for my family of 4, we had leftovers): serving size 2 WHOLE CUPS!

Per Serving: 285 calories, 5.2g fat, 25g prot, 35.2g carb, 3.1g fiber, 55mg chol, 3.4 mg sod

Points per serving: 6

10 comments:

Unknown said...

i'm actually with glenn, I can't do dumplings, but maybe I should try again

MaryBeth said...

I simply love a good hot bowl of chicken and dumplings and yours looks perfect my dear...

Sara said...

I love chicken and dumplings, my mom used to make this for me. I can't even remember the last time I made it, that needs to change soon!

Christy said...

Mmmm, I love chicken and dumplings and yours looks wonderful! I'm glad you stumbled upon my blog, :), I've enjoyed reading through yours too! Gotta love foodie friends!

Netts Nook said...

Teresa Your chicken and Dumplings looks so yummy I can't wait to try.

Maria said...

Great comforting meal!

Pam said...

I have been looking for a good chicken and dumplings recipe - I love that it's lower in fat and calories. Looking forward to trying this one out.

Gina said...

I am like your husband, I don't care for Chicken and Dumblings. I think it is because I had a very bad experience in the past. But I have to be honest and tell you that you pictures looks amazing and I love Cooking Light recipes, along with the recommendation of yours husbands (going back for more)I think I am going to give this a try. Thanks so much!

Emily said...

Oh I think your dumplings look divine!

Sweet Cheeks said...

Oh my.. oh my those look WONDERFUL!