Country Chicken Stew With Basil Dumplings Recipe

Name: Country Chicken Stew With Basil Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 small white onions; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast half; ½ tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or ½ teaspoon dired basil leaves; 1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch squares; 4 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced; 2 cups chicken broth; ⅓ cup dry white wine; 2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons butter, at room temp; 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 11/2-inch lengths; 1 cup buttermilk biscuit and baking mix; ⅓ cup whole milk; ¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves

Servings: persons

12 small white onions
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast half
½ tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or ½ teaspoon dired basil leaves
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch squares
4 large garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 cups chicken broth
⅓ cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter, at room temp
1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 11/2-inch lengths
1 cup buttermilk biscuit and baking mix
⅓ cup whole milk
¼ cup chopped fresh basil leaves or 1 tablespoon dried basil leaves

1
using a sharp knife, make a small X in the root end of each onion.
2
Bring a saucepan of water to a boil.
3
Add the onions, lower the heat, and simer for 5 minutes.
4
Drain and rinse under runnning cold water.
5
Slip skins off onions.
6
Rinse chicken and pat dry .
7
Qyarter the thighs and chickcen breast halves.
8
Stir in basil and season with salt and pepper.
9
Put chicken pieces in a 3 1/2qt or larger crockery slow-cooker.
10
Top with onions, bell pepper, and garlic.
11
Pour in stock and wine.
12
Do not stir.
13
Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 2-2 1/2 hours.
14
Stir the stew.
15
If cooking on LOW, change setting to HIGH.
16
In a small bowl, blend together the flour and butter.
17
Stir into slow cooker.
18
Cook, stirring, until sauce begins to thicken, about 5 minutes.
19
Stir into asparagus.
20
In a medium bowl, combine dumpling ingredients until evenly moistened.
21
Drop by tablespoons onto hot stew in 6 small mounds.
22
Cover and cook for another 25-30 minutes, until dumplings are cooked through.
23
Serve immediately.

1338

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

112

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 small white onions, 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast half, ½ tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves or ½ teaspoon dired basil leaves, and more.

Yes, Country Chicken Stew With Basil 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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Country Chicken Stew With Basil Dumplings

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