Easy And Delicious Chicken & Dumplings

 

Oh how we love chicken and dumplings.  Comfort food at its finest!  Here is an easy recipe that means you can enjoy this meal anytime.  Even on a week night. 

Chicken & Dumplings 

2 cups cooked chicken

1 family size can cream of chicken soup

2 cups chicken broth

2 cups milk

2 cups frozen peas & carrots or mixed veggies

Salt & pepper to taste. 

In a large pot whisk soup, broth and milk until smooth.  Stir in chicken and frozen veggies.  Add salt and pepper, if desired.  Place over medium heat and allow to come to a boil.  Meanwhile mix up dumpling dough. 

1 cup flour

2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. dried parsley

1 slightly beaten egg

1 Tbs. oil or melted butter

3/4 cup milk 

In a small mixing bowl combine dry ingredients.  Measure out milk in a one cup measuring cup.  Add egg and fat.  Stir to combine and add to dry ingredients.  Mix just until everything comes together. 

Over bubbling soup drop large spoonful of dumpling dough onto broth.  Lower heat to medium low, cover with lid and set time for 12 minutes.  DO NOT REMOVE LID until timer goes off.   

OH, YUM!!

Serve and enjoy!