Country Chicken Recipe

Name: Country Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 (2 1/2 to 3 lb.) frying chicken; 1 c. sliced white or yellow onion; 1 c. sliced carrots; 2 stalks chopped celery with leaves; 2 tsp. salt; 1 bay leaf; 1 tsp. black pepper (optional); 3 c. water; 1 (10 oz.) pkg. thawed frozen peas; 1 c. biscuit mix; 1/3 c. milk (low-fat okay); 1/4 tsp. thyme; 1 c. white potatoes, (1 or 2 potatoes), diced

Servings: persons

1 (2 1/2 to 3 lb.) frying chicken
1 c. sliced white or yellow onion
1 c. sliced carrots
2 stalks chopped celery with leaves
2 tsp. salt
1 bay leaf
1 tsp. black pepper (optional)
3 c. water
1 (10 oz.) pkg. thawed frozen peas
1 c. biscuit mix
1/3 c. milk (low-fat okay)
1/4 tsp. thyme
1 c. white potatoes, (1 or 2 potatoes), diced

1
In a large kettle, combine chicken, salt, bay leaf and water. (Lower calorie:
2
skin chicken; tastes just as good for less fat.) Bring to a boil.
3
Reduce heat; simmer 1 hour.
4
Let chicken cool to touch.
5
Remove all bones and skin.
6
Discard bones and skin.
7
Cut chicken into bite size pieces or to your desired size.
8
Return the chicken to the pot.
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Add onion, carrots, celery, peas and potatoes. Simmer for about 15 minutes.
10
In a bowl, combine biscuit mix, milk and thyme; mix lightly.
11
Bring chicken, broth and vegetables to a boil; drop dough from teaspoon into soup.
12
Simmer uncovered 10 minutes.
13
Cover and simmer 10 minutes.
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Serves approximately 4.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (2 1/2 to 3 lb.) frying chicken, 1 c. sliced white or yellow onion, 1 c. sliced carrots, 2 stalks chopped celery with leaves, and more.

Yes, Country Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Country Chicken

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