Better Homes' Chicken Stew With Dumplings Recipe

Name: Better Homes' Chicken Stew With Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Stew; 2 1/2 cups chicken broth; 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into coins; 1/2 cup green beans or 3/4 cup broccoli floret; 1/4 cup corn; 3/4 cup brown button mushroom, sliced; 2 stalks celery & leaves, sliced thinly; 1 cup onion, diced; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill; 1/4 teaspoon salt-free garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper; 1 cup milk or 1 cup half-and-half; 1/3 cup flour; 2 cups cooked chicken or 2 cups cooked turkey, cubed; Dumplings Number 1; 2/3 cup unbleached white flour; 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced (ok to sub dried parsley); 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 cup milk; 2 tablespoons cooking oil; Dumplings Number 2; 1 cup homemade Bisquick baking mix; 1/3 cup milk; 1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

Servings: persons

Stew
2 1/2 cups chicken broth
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into coins
1/2 cup green beans or 3/4 cup broccoli floret
1/4 cup corn
3/4 cup brown button mushroom, sliced
2 stalks celery & leaves, sliced thinly
1 cup onion, diced
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried dill
1/4 teaspoon salt-free garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
1 cup milk or 1 cup half-and-half
1/3 cup flour
2 cups cooked chicken or 2 cups cooked turkey, cubed
Dumplings Number 1
2/3 cup unbleached white flour
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced (ok to sub dried parsley)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons cooking oil
Dumplings Number 2
1 cup homemade Bisquick baking mix
1/3 cup milk
1/2 teaspoon dried parsley

1
SOUP: In a large sauce pan combine 2 1/2 cups chicken stock, vegetables, onions, herb, garlic powder and black pepper.
2
Heat until very hot but not boiling.
3
Whisk together the milk and flour. Stir into the vegetable mixture. Stir in the cooked chicken.
4
Cook and stir the soup on low-medium to medium heat until thickened and bubbly. Reduce heat if soup looks like it might begin to boil.
5
DUMPLINGS: Choose dumpling recipe and prepare. Version #1: in a mixing bowl combine the flour, parsley, baking powder and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Mix the milk and oil together and pour into flour mixture.
6
Stir with a fork until combined. Drop by greased tablespoonful to make about 8 mounds on top of the hot stew. Cover; simmer approximately 10-12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in one of the dumplings comes out clean. DO NOT lift cover while cooking the dumplings.
7
Version #2: Combine the ingredients. Continue to prepare the same as Version #1 dumplings in Step #6.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 24 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Stew, 2 1/2 cups chicken broth, 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into coins, 1/2 cup green beans or 3/4 cup broccoli floret, and more.

Yes, Better Homes' Chicken Stew With Dumplings falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Better Homes' Chicken Stew With Dumplings

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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