Mexican Chicken And Dumplings Recipe

Name: Mexican Chicken And Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, peeled and diced (8 oz.); 1 green bell pepper, rinsed, stemmed, seeded, and diced; 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced; 3 lbs skinless chicken thighs; 1 (15 ounce) can fat-skimmed chicken broth; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes; 1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapeno chilies; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 3/4 cup milk

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, peeled and diced (8 oz.)
1 green bell pepper, rinsed, stemmed, seeded, and diced
1 garlic clove, peeled and minced
3 lbs skinless chicken thighs
1 (15 ounce) can fat-skimmed chicken broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
1 (10 ounce) can red enchilada sauce
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons chopped pickled jalapeno chilies
3 tablespoons butter, melted
3/4 cup milk

1
Pour oil into a 5- to 6-quart pan over medium-high heat; when hot, add onion, bell pepper, and garlic and stir often until limp, 5 to 7 minutes.
2
Rinse chicken. Add broth, tomatoes, enchilada sauce, and chicken to pan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until chicken is no longer pink at the bone (cut to test), about 40 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, in a bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and jalapenos. In a small bowl, whisk butter into milk; stir into flour mixture until well blended. Drop batter in tablespoon portions into simmering chicken mixture; cover and simmer gently until dumplings are cooked all the way through (cut to test), 10 to 12 minutes.
4
Ladle chicken, dumplings, and sauce equally into wide, shallow bowls and serve immediately.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion, peeled and diced (8 oz.), 1 green bell pepper, rinsed, stemmed, seeded, and diced, 1 garlic clove, peeled and minced, and more.

Yes, Mexican Chicken And Dumplings 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.

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Mexican Chicken And Dumplings

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