Experience comfort food in record time with this quick and satisfying 30-minute wonder! Tender chunks of chicken breast simmer with rustic vegetables in a savory broth, while fluffy herb-flecked dumplings steam to perfection right in the same pot. The addition of green peas adds a pop of color and freshness to this hearty one-pot meal. Perfect for busy weeknights when you crave something nourishing yet need dinner on the table fast. This simplified version of a classic delivers all the comfort without the wait. - Claude
Ingredients
1 1/2 lbs chicken breast tenders
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 turn of the pan
2 tablespoons butter
1 russet potato, peeled and diced
2 medium carrots, peeled and diced or thinly sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, diced
1 bay leaf, fresh or dried
Salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning, 1/3 palm full
2 tablespoons flour, a handful
1 quart chicken broth or 1 quart chicken stock, canned or paper container, preferred brand Kitchen Basics
1 (8 ounce) box biscuit mix (preferred brand Jiffy Mix)
1/2 cup warm water
2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley, handful, chopped
1 cup frozen green peas
Directions
Dice tenders into bite size pieces and set aside.
Wash hands.
Place a large pot on stove over medium high heat.
Add oil, butter, vegetables and bay leaf and cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
Season mixture with salt, pepper and poultry seasoning.
Add flour to the pan and cook 2 minutes.
Stir broth or stock to the pot and bring to a boil.
Add chicken to the broth and stir.
Place biscuit mix in a bowl.
Combine with 1/2 cup warm water and parsley.
Drop tablespoonfuls of prepared mix into the pot, spacing dumplings evenly.
Cover pot tightly and reduce heat to medium low.
Steam dumplings 8 to 10 minutes.
Remove cover and stir chicken and dumplings to thicken sauce a bit.
Stir peas into the pan, remove chicken and dumplings from heat and serve in shallow bowls.
Servings
Serves 4
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving - Calories: 435; Total Fat: 17g (Saturated Fat: 7g); Cholesterol: 90mg; Sodium: 980mg; Total Carbohydrates: 40g (Dietary Fiber: 4g, Sugars: 5g); Protein: 32g
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only and may not be accurate. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.