Mock Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

Name: Mock Chicken and Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Butter Or Oil; 1/2 cups Chopped Onion; 2 whole Chopped Celery Stalks; 2 whole Chopped Carrots; 3 cups Chopped Cooked Chicken; 2- 1/4 cups Water; 2 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour; 2 cups Chicken Broth (or 1 Can); 1/2 teaspoons Salt To Taste; 1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper; 1 teaspoon Ground Thyme; 1 whole Bay Leaf; 6 whole Flour Tortillas (6 Inch), Cut Into 1/2 Inch Strips

Servings: persons

2 Tablespoons Butter Or Oil
1/2 cups Chopped Onion
2 whole Chopped Celery Stalks
2 whole Chopped Carrots
3 cups Chopped Cooked Chicken
2- 1/4 cups Water
2 Tablespoons All-purpose Flour
2 cups Chicken Broth (or 1 Can)
1/2 teaspoons Salt To Taste
1/2 teaspoons Black Pepper
1 teaspoon Ground Thyme
1 whole Bay Leaf
6 whole Flour Tortillas (6 Inch), Cut Into 1/2 Inch Strips

1
Melt butter or oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2
Add onion, celery and carrots; saute for 5 minutes, or until tender.
3
Stir in chicken and cook for 3 minutes, or until thoroughly heated, stirring occassionally.
4
While chicken mixture cooks, whisk water and flour together until smooth.
5
Gradually stir the broth into the chicken mixture, then stir in the flour/water mixture.
6
Next stir in salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaf; bring to a boil.
7
Reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
8
Stir in tortilla strips and cook for 3 minutes, or until tortilla strips get soft.
9
Remove from heat.
10
Discard bay leaf and serve.

1160

kcal

Calories

Fat

129

Carbs

110

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 Tablespoons Butter Or Oil, 1/2 cups Chopped Onion, 2 whole Chopped Celery Stalks, 2 whole Chopped Carrots, and more.

Yes, Mock 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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Mock Chicken and Dumplings

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