Seeing the original recipe for Bisquick fluffy dumplings was the inspiration for this super easy Weeknight Chicken and Dumplings meal. I took ~all~ of the shortcuts here folks, cooked chicken, canned veggies, Bisquick and a gravy mix... But some nights, you don't need gourmet, you just need quick, and this was on the table in about 30 minutes:@) I might add some parsley to the dumplings before mixing them the next time for a little color, and I did sprinkle the stew with dill weed right before serving. The dill just added a little something extra.
My inspiration:
Best made and eaten the same day:@)
Weeknight Chicken and Dumplings-serves 2 people (maybe 3 with small appetites and a salad or fruit)
Up to 1 C cooked chicken, cubed
15 oz can mixed vegetables, drained
Splash of olive oil or a little butter, enough to cook onion and celery
1/2 C onion, small dice
1 stalk celery, sliced
envelope chicken gravy
1/2 C Bisquick
1/6 C milk
S&P to taste
Parsley for garnish, optional-I just poked it in for color, minced is nice, it does add flavor
Light sprinkle of dried dill weed before serving would be good too
- In 2 quart pot, cook onion and celery in olive oil/butter for a couple minutes, until softened.
- Whisk gravy mix with 1 C water.
- Pour gravy into pot and bring to light boil, stir until thickened, reduce heat to light bubble. Add a little more water if too thick, the gravy doesn't need to be stick to the ribs thick for this meal:@)
- Add vegetables and chicken to pot.
- Mix Bisquick and milk, drop by tablespoon on top of gravy making four dumplings. Cook 10 minutes uncovered, 10 minutes covered.
- Garnish with parsley and dill if using.
Eat well and have a happy day:@)
