Dutch Oven Baked Chicken And Dumplings

[Ol-blue]

My mother would make this in her oven at home in a heavy pot. I decided to make it into a Dutch oven recipe and it turned out great. Real simple, just fix it and leave it.
Enjoy! Debbie

DUTCH OVEN BAKED CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS



CHICKEN
6 CHICKEN BREASTS; Boneless, Skinless, Uncooked.
1 cup(s) ONIONS; Chopped.
1 1/2 cup(s) CARROTS; Sliced.
1/2 teaspoon(s) SAGE; Dried, Crushed.
1/4 teaspoon(s) BLACK PEPPER
3 1/2 cup(s) WATER*; Hot.
2 1/2 teaspoon(s) CHICKEN BASE
DUMPLINGS
1/2 cup MILK
1 cup(s) FLOUR
2 tablespoon(s) OIL
1/4 teaspoon(s) SALT
2 teaspoon(s) BAKING POWDER
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In a 12" Dutch oven; place chicken breasts in bottom of pan.
Sprinkle with pepper and sage.
Sprinkle onions and carrots over top.
Mix together the chicken base with the hot water and pour over chicken.
For Dumplings: In a bowl, combine the oil and milk.
Stir in flour, salt, and baking powder and mix well until dough has a doughy consistency.
Form dough into 2-inch size balls and drop into the Dutch oven.
Cover and bake for 1 1/2 hours at 325 degrees.


*Can use chicken broth in place of water and chicken base.
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[Petek]

Made this recipe for dinner tonight. Turned out great! Thanks for posting.

Pete K.

[Bean208]

I just recently got a dutch oven...this looks like a recipe that I will be trying out real soon!!!

[Ol-blue]

You are welcome Pete. I'm glad you tried it and liked it. Debbie

Bean208, Let us know how it turns out. It a perfect recipe for the first try with a dutch oven.

[Dina]

Looks wonderful. I will be making this this week. Thanks for posting.