When Bob and I crave comfort food, I know I can count on this quick-and-easy Chicken n' Dumplings recipe to fill the bill.
Although it reminds me of Sunday lunch with my grandmother, I got the idea from my now-dog-eared copy of The Best of Mr. Food: Home Cookin' in a Hurry (Oxmoor House, 2003), which has inspired me on many a hurried occasion. This family favorite may ooze with homemade-tasting goodness but making it is as easy as child's play because you use refrigerated biscuit dough.
Bob's Great Grilled Chicken gives this soul warmer an out-of-this-world, wonderful flavor. But you can use deli, boiled, roasted or leftover, cooked chicken. You'll need three cups (that's about three, skinless, boneless chicken breasts) plus fat free cream of chicken soup (why not save calories where you can!?), chicken bouillon and a can of good ole breakfast biscuits like Pillsbury Simply Buttermilk.
You heat the chicken, soup and bouillon on top of the stove, adding freshly ground black pepper to taste and water. Once this broth boils, drop in the biscuits, cover and cook 20 minutes.
It's so simple, why wait till Sunday? With six, basic ingredients, you can take two steps and treat your family to this creamy, comforting classic any night of the week.
4 cups waterCombine all ingredients except the biscuits in a large Dutch oven. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring often.
Drop biscuit pieces into boiling mixture, one at a time, stirring gently. Cover. Reduce heat to low and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Prepare your own Mexican quick fix with this Chipotle-inspired bowl. Carbs are moderated by filling the bowl with beans, extra veggies and chicken. No need for rice, since the beans count as carbs.
Tips:
If you love tomatoes, increase the quantity to 1/2 cup, but note that the carbohydrates will also increase.
If preparing this recipe for one person, cut all of the ingredients in half. Or simply prepare the full recipe up to the end of step 2 and store leftover chicken and vegetable-bean mixture in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave on High for 1 to 2 minutes, or until heated through, and continue with step 3.
Health Bite: The iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, copper and zinc in black beans help to keep bones strong and healthy.
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