DUMPLINGS WITH CHICKEN

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This is a treasured and comforting main-dish classic. The recipe's a real keeper, so we pared it down to make it perfect for a pair. Enjoy! -Willa Govoro, Nevada, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

Ingredients

2 bone-in chicken breast halves (8 ounces each)
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 celery rib, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 medium carrot, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
6 to 8 cups water
DUMPLINGS:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons beaten egg
GRAVY:
4-1/2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons water

Steps:

Coat chicken with flour. In a large saucepan, brown chicken in oil. Add celery, carrot, parsley, salt, garlic powder, thyme and pepper. Add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until chicken is tender. Remove chicken and vegetables to a serving dish; keep warm. , Set aside 1/4 cup broth; cool. Bring remaining broth to a simmer. For dumplings, combine the flour, baking powder and salt; stir in egg and reserved broth just until moistened. Drop batter in four mounds onto simmering broth. Cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean (do not lift cover while simmering). Remove dumplings and keep warm. , For gravy, transfer 1-1/3 cups broth to a small saucepan (save remaining broth for another use). Bring to a boil. Combine the flour, salt and water until smooth; stir into broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Pour over chicken, vegetables and dumplings. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536 calories, Fat 17g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 176mg cholesterol, Sodium 1128mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 47g protein.