Zesty Chicken and Dumplings

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   Heat 2 Tbsp.

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   dressing in Dutch oven or large deep skillet on medium-high heat.

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   Add chicken, skin sides down, and onions.

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   Cook 8 min.

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   or until chicken is evenly browned on both sides, turning chicken and stirring onions after 4 min.

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   ; cover.

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   Simmer on medium-low heat 15 min.

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   Add remaining dressing and boiling water; cover.

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   Simmer 15 min.

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    Remove chicken from pan; set aside.

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    Strain cooking liquid; discard strained solids.

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    Chop chicken; discard skin and bones.

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    Return chopped chicken and strained liquid to pan.

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    Simmer on medium-low heat 15 min.

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    Meanwhile, combine flour, baking powder and salt in large bowl.

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    Cut in shortening with pastry blender or 2 knives until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

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    Add milk; stir until mixture forms stiff dough.

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    Place on lightly floured surface; knead 8 to 10 times or until smooth and no longer sticky.

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    Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness; cut into 1-inch squares.

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    Add to simmering soup; cover.

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    Simmer 40 min.

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    or until dumplings are done.

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