Chicken and Dumplings

This is a great recipe for when the weather turns a little colder.  The family loves it and it is quick and easy to make.

The recipe was found here.

Ingredients

• 4 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup water
• 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tsp poultry seasoning
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp dried parsley
• 1 tsp dried basil
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cup milk
• 2 cup frozen peas and carrots

Dumplings:

• 2 cup flour
• 1 Tbsp baking powder
• ½ tsp kosher salt
• 1 Tbsp butter (softened)
• 1 cup milk

Directions

1. In heavy bottomed Dutch oven or large wide pot, over medium heat, add chicken broth, water, butter and all seasonings. Cover and bring to a boil.
2. Meanwhile, cut chicken breast into bite sized pieces. Add to soup mixture. Stir to combine and cover.
3. In a sealable container combine flour and milk. Seal tightly and shake vigorously to combine well. You will create a smooth flour mixture for thickening your sauce called a slurry. Slowly pour the slurry into broth, stirring constantly. Add frozen vegetables. Cover.
4. Combine dumpling ingredients in a medium bowl. Mix well with a fork. Remove cover from stew and stir well. Drop dumplings into stew one tablespoon at a time, use a 1 tablespoon scoop to make it even easier. Reduce heat to simmer, cover and cook for 10 minutes. Serve and enjoy!

Makes 8 cups.