Smoky Chicken Stew With Dumplings Recipe

Name: Smoky Chicken Stew With Dumplings
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 slices bacon, cut into small pieces; 3 carrots, cut up; 3 celery ribs, cut up; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 tablespoons flour; 1 cup dry red wine; 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard; 5 ½ cups chicken broth; ½ teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring; ¼ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon pepper; 2 ¼ cups biscuit mix (prepared with chicken broth instead of the water according to the package directions)

Servings: persons

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
3 carrots, cut up
3 celery ribs, cut up
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons flour
1 cup dry red wine
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
5 ½ cups chicken broth
½ teaspoon liquid smoke flavoring
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
2 ¼ cups biscuit mix (prepared with chicken broth instead of the water according to the package directions)

1
Heat a heavy bottomed large, wide pot or pan over high heat.
2
Cut the chicken into bite size pieces.
3
Add oil to the pan and heat.
4
Add chicken and caramelize for 2 minutes on each side.
5
Remove chicken from pan to a shallow dish and cover loosely with foil.
6
Reduce heat to medium high.
7
Add bacon to the pan and brown bacon at edges, rendering fat.
8
Add carrots and celery to the pan, bay leaf and thyme.
9
Stir and cook vegetables 4 minutes.
10
Add flour to the pan, stir and cook another minute.
11
Whisk in wine and mustard and scrape up pan drippings and burned bottom.
12
Add broth.
13
Cover and bring liquid to a boil, 1 to 2 minutes.
14
Mix biscuit mix.
15
Add chicken back to the pan and settle it in so that it is covered with sauce.
16
Use salt and pepper to season according to individual tastes.
17
Drop large spoonfuls of biscuit mix into the pan onto the surface of the stew, leaving room for the dumplings to puff up, and cover the pan.
18
Cook 8 minutes until dumplings plump.
19
Serve stew with dumplings.

1221

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

186

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

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: 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 4 slices bacon, cut into small pieces, 3 carrots, cut up, and more.

Yes, Smoky Chicken Stew With 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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Smoky Chicken Stew With Dumplings

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Variations & substitutions

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