Chicken and Dumplings

Growing up I used to love when my mom would make Chicken and Dumplings for supper. The aroma that would radiate throughout the house was fantastic as I was doing my homework. I remember being so eager to eat it that I would always burn my tongue. Needless, to say this has to be one of my favorite southern comfort dishes. This recipe below is my mom's own personal recipe for Chicken and Dumplings.

 

Ingredients:

 

Directions:

 

Start by removing the insides from the Chicken and wash it.

Place whole Chicken into a large pot and cover with water until the whole chicken is immersed

Then, add salt and one whole stick of butter to the water

Broil for 45 minutes flipping the chicken half way through. Then, remove chicken from broth and let cool

Flour each tortilla on both sides.

Once, floured cut into squares. Now, that Chicken has cooled remove it from the bones.

Time to pour your cream of chicken into a bowl with a little bit of the broth and stir until smooth. If you are having trouble getting it smooth try heating it in the microwave for a few seconds. Now, start to bring your broth to a boil and slowly add the cream of chicken stirring at the same time. Then, add chicken to the pot and layer your tortilla squares on top. Lastly, cook on low heat for about an hour.

 

 

 

Lots of Love,  Natalie

 

Healthified Chicken Pot Pie

Everyone loves a good home cooked meal especially when it is comfort food. I have been meaning to blog about this recipe for the Chicken Pot Pie that I made for Jay and I during our December Finals. While it may have been comfort food it was still some what of a healthier version. Even though it was healthier it was definitely not lacking in taste. This is one classic recipe that I will make again.

 

       Healthified Chicken Pot Pie Recipe:

1

bag (12 oz) Green Giant® Valley Fresh Steamers™ frozen mixed vegetables

3

tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon poultry seasoning

1/4

teaspoon pepper

1 1/4

cups fat-free (skim) milk

1/2

cup finely chopped onion

1

can (10 3/4 oz) condensed 98% fat-free cream of chicken soup

1/4

cup fat-free sour cream

4

boneless skinless chicken breasts (1 1/4 lb), cooked, cut into bite-size pieces (about 4 cups)

1

box Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box

Directions:

 

1. Cook and drain vegetables as directed on bag.

 

2. Heat oven to 375°F. In 2-quart saucepan, mix flour, salt, poultry seasoning, pepper and milk with wire whisk until blended. Stir in onion. Cook over medium heat 4 to 6 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened.

 

3. Stir in soup and sour cream. Add chicken and cooked vegetables; mix well. Cook, stirring frequently, until thoroughly heated. Pour into ungreased 2-quart round casserole. Unroll pie crust; place over hot filling. Seal edge and flute as desired. Cut slits in several places in crust.

 

4. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until crust is golden brown and mixture is bubbly. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

 

 

The recipe can be found here. Enjoy!!

 

 

Lots of Love,  Natalie