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Savory Chicken Stew and Dumplings (Cooking for 2)
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Savory Chicken Stew and Dumplings (Cooking for 2)

Savor a homemade chicken dinner that's "weeknight quick" to make. From eatbetteramerica.
Prep Time:15 min
Start to Finish:35 min
makes:3 servings

1/4cup Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
1/2teaspoon dried sage leaves
1/2teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/4teaspoon pepper
1 3/4cups reduced-sodium vegetable broth (from 32-oz box)
1 1/2cups Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers™ frozen mixed vegetables
1cup cut-up cooked chicken breast
1cup Bisquick Heart Smart® mix
2tablespoons chopped green onions (2 medium)
1/8teaspoon onion powder
1/3cup fat-free (skim) milk
1.In 2-quart saucepan, mix flour, sage, thyme and pepper. Gradually stir in broth with wire whisk until blended. Heat to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly. Stir in vegetables and chicken; heat to boiling.
2.In small bowl, stir together Bisquick® mix, onions and onion powder. Stir in milk just until moistened. Drop by 6 spoonfuls onto boiling stew; reduce heat.
3.Simmer uncovered 10 minutes; cover and simmer 10 minutes longer.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): No change.

Nutritional Information
1 Serving: Calories 310 (Calories from Fat 40); Total Fat 4 1/2g (Saturated Fat 1/2g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 40mg; Sodium 560mg; Total Carbohydrate 46g (Dietary Fiber 2g, Sugars 9g); Protein 20% Daily Value*: Vitamin A 30%; Vitamin C 2%; Calcium 20%; Iron 15Exchanges: 2 Starch; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 1 Lean Meat Carbohydrate Choices: 3 MyPyramid Servings: 1 oz-equivalents Grains, 2 oz-equivalents Meat & Beans 
*% Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

 
 
 
1 Review

 

bland
I gave it a "2" because it was filling. That was the only good thing about this recipe. It was bland, it needed more flavor...much more flavor. It's the only new recipe (out of 20+) that my family wouldn't eat.
Posted at 9:46 AM on September 29 2008 by bdbosse , southington CT