Chicken and Dumplings in Green Salsa

1. 1

   Cook and stir bacon in Dutch oven or large deep skillet on medium heat until crisp.

2. 2

   Remove bacon from pan with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.

3. 3

   Remove drippings from pan; reserve 1 Tbsp.

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   drippings for later use.

5. 5

   Add chicken, in batches, to pan; cook 3 min.

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   on each side or until browned on both sides.

7. 7

   Return all chicken to pan.

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   Stir in salsa and broth.

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   Bring to boil; cover.

10. 10

    Simmer on medium-low heat 15 min.

11. 11

    Meanwhile, mix masa dough, cheese and reserved bacon drippings; shape into 18 balls, using about 1 Tbsp.

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    dough for each.

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    Add dough balls to chicken mixture; cook 5 to 8 min.

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    or until dumplings and chicken are done (165 degrees F).

15. 15

    Remove from heat.

16. 16

    Stir in bacon and cilantro.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.