Chicken and dumplings is a soup that consists of a chicken cooked in water, with the ensuing chicken broth getting used to cooking the dumplings by boiling. A dumpling—in this context—is a biscuit dough, which is a combination of flour, shortening, and liquid.
Optavia Chicken & Dumplings Recipe
Description
Chicken and dumplings is a barely thickened chicken soup dish with the addition of dumplings simmered into it. It is a soup that consists of a chicken cooked in water, with the ensuing chicken broth getting used to cooking the dumplings by boiling. A dumpling—in this context—is a biscuit dough, which is a combination of flour, shortening, and liquid. There are a couple of various kinds of dumplings that are used for chicken and dumplings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- To prepare the dumplings, preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Spread the riced cauliflower on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 20 minutes until golden brown, stirring occasionally. When done, remove from oven and allow to cool. Keep oven on at 400°F and set baking sheet lined with parchment paper aside for later use.
- In a kitchen towel, squeeze the cauliflower to remove any excess moisture. Mix together the squeezed cauliflower with the egg and salt.
- Shape the cauliflower mix into 8 little dumplings and place them back on the baking sheet. Bake for five minutes.
- To prepare the chicken stew, combine the chicken, chicken stock, and a half teaspoon of salt in a pot with a tight closing lid. Bring to a boil and simmer gently for about 20 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Remove the chicken from the stock and set it aside.
- Add the mushrooms, asparagus, and cream cheese to the stock, bring to a boil, and simmer gently for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pull the chicken into bite-sized pieces and return to the sauce and heat through.
- To serve, place 2 dumplings into each bowl and top with an equal amount of stew, about 1½ to 2 cups per bowl.
Notes
- Don’t over-mix the batter – which is able to trigger your dumplings to be dense after they cook up. Ensure simply combine the batter till it just comes together, with no dry spots.
- Cover and don’t peak – since you need steam to build up within the pot so the dumplings cook up evenly and tender.
Serving Size 4
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 300
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 10g16%
- Total Carbohydrate 10g4%
- Protein 43g86%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.