Chicken & Dumpling Recipe From: Kiss My Grits, Sugar: Southern Humor with a Side of Tasty Fixins

These are Mama’s light and fluffy dumplings that cook on top of the chicken stew.

2 cups, chopped, cooked chicken
3 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup chicken broth (or use 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules dissolved in 1 cup hot water)
1 cup milk
1 cup frozen peas and carrots
2 cups biscuit baking mix
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon poultry seasoning
2/3 cup milk

In a large saucepan, melt butter and sauté onions and celery over medium heat until tender. Blend in flour, salt and pepper. Cook for 1 minute. Stir in chicken broth and 1 cup milk. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly until slightly thickened. Stir in chicken and peas and carrots. Heat to boiling over low heat.

To make dumplings: Stir together 2 cups baking mix, parsley, poultry seasoning and 2/3 cup milk to form a soft dough. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto boiling chicken mixture. Cook uncovered over low heat 10 minutes; cover and cook 10 minutes longer or until dumplings are done. Makes four servings.

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