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Chicken-and-Dumplings-with-Leeks-Mushrooms-and-Peas-Recipe

Chicken and Dumplings with Leeks, Mushrooms and Peas

This Chicken and Dumplings with Leeks, Mushrooms, and Peas is the perfect comfort food. With tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and fresh peas, it’s a wholesome, delicious meal that’s easy to prepare. Ideal for quick dinners or a hearty family meal.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
  • Yield: 5 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups baby bella mushrooms, sliced
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 1 cup leeks, cleaned well, white part and light green only, sliced into rounds
  • ⅔ cup plus 2 tablespoons self-rising flour, divided
  • 5 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • ½ tablespoon chicken better than bouillon
  • 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat and cut into 1-inch chunks
  • ⅓ cup plain nonfat yogurt, not greek
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives, plus more for garnish
  • 1 cup petite peas, fresh or frozen

Instructions

  1. Heat a large deep skillet or pot over medium heat and spray with oil.
  2. Add mushrooms and ¼ teaspoon salt, sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened.
  3. Add leeks and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened. Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of flour and stir for 1 minute.
  4. Pour in the broth and chicken bouillon, mixing well. Add the chicken thighs and bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 25 minutes.
  5. While the chicken cooks, combine the remaining flour, yogurt, chives, and ¼ teaspoon salt in a medium bowl, mixing until smooth. Let sit for 25 minutes.
  6. Stir in the peas. Using 2 teaspoons, drop the dough into the stew in small spoonfuls. Cover and simmer for an additional 20-30 minutes until dumplings are tender and the stew thickens.
  7. Serve hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, adjust the chicken bouillon to taste based on your broth.
Fresh peas can be replaced with frozen for convenience.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 75 minutes
  • Category: Main Dishes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 410
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 37g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 36g
  • Cholesterol: 100mg