Chicken Stew with Cornmeal Dumplings



Makes: 4 servings
Serving size: 1 1/2cups
Yield: about 6 cups
Start to Finish: 40 mins
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Chicken Stew with Cornmeal Dumplings
Ingredients
  • 1
    14 ounce can chicken broth
  • 1
    10 ounce package frozen mixed vegetables
  • 1
    cup frozen small whole onions
  • 1/2
    cup water
  • 2
    teaspoons snipped fresh basil, oregano, or dill; or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, oregano, or dill, crushed
  • 1/2
    teaspoon salt
  • 1/8
    teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/8
    teaspoon black pepper
  • 1
    cup milk
  • 1/3
    cup all-purpose flour
  • 2
    cups cubed cooked chicken or turkey or two 5-ounce cans chunk-style chicken or turkey
Directions

1. In a large saucepan combine chicken broth, frozen vegetables, onions, water, dried herb (if using), salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Bring to boiling.

2. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine milk and flour; stir into vegetable mixture. Stir in chicken. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Stir in fresh herb, if using.

3. Drop dumpling mixture from a tablespoon to make 4 to 8 mounds on top of the bubbling stew. Simmer, covered (do not lift cover), over low heat for 10 to 12 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean.

4. Makes 4 servings (about 6 cups)

Cornmeal Dumplings
Ingredients
  • 1/2
    cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2
    cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/3
    cup yellow cornmeal
  • 1
    teaspoon baking powder
  • dash ground black pepper
  • 1
    beaten egg
  • 2
    tablespoons milk
  • 2
    tablespoons cooking oil
Directions

In a medium bowl stir together all-purpose flour, shredded cheddar cheese, yellow cornmeal, baking powder, and black pepper. In a small bowl combine beaten egg, milk, and cooking oil; add to flour mixture, stirring with a fork just until combined.

Nutrition Facts (Chicken Stew with Cornmeal Dumplings)
  • Servings Per Recipe 4,
  • Calories 510,
  • Protein (gm) 35,
  • Carbohydrate (gm) 46,
  • Fat, total (gm) 21,
  • Cholesterol (mg) 135,
  • Saturated fat (gm) 7,
  • Monosaturated fat (gm) 4,
  • Polyunsaturated fat (gm) 2,
  • Dietary Fiber, total (gm) 5,
  • Sugar, total (gm) 6,
  • Vitamin A (IU) 3936,
  • Vitamin C (mg) 10,
  • Thiamin (mg) 0,
  • Riboflavin (mg) 1,
  • Niacin (mg) 10,
  • Pyridoxine (Vit. B6) (mg) 1,
  • Folate (µg) 65,
  • Cobalamin (Vit. B12) (µg) 1,
  • Sodium (mg) 1045,
  • Potassium (mg) 571,
  • Calcium (DV %) 333,
  • Iron (DV %) 4,
  • Vegetables () 2,
  • Starch () 3,
  • Lean Meat () 4,
  • Fat () 2,
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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Reviews (1)
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spamme4 wrote:

Superb stew. So easy to throw together, and tastes so savory and delicious. My husband is a very picky eater, and he loves this. He says it reminds him of chicken pot pie. A must have for all menus, give it a try!

3/19/2010 01:34:46 PM Report Abuse

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