SUNDAY CHICKEN STEW WITH DUMPLINGS
1/2 c all purpose flour
1 t salt
1/2 t pepper
1 whole chicken, cut up and skin removed – HT Whole Fryer Chicken .77/lb.
2 T vegetable oil – Wesson 32 oz./3.59
3 c chicken broth – Rachel Ray 32 oz./2/4.00 or Kitchen Basics 32 oz./2.99
6 large carrots, cut into 1″ pieces
2 celery stalks, cut into 1/2″ pieces
1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced – Sweet Yellow Peruvian 1.49/lb.
1 t rosemary
1 1/2 c frozen peas
In a large resealable plastic bag, mix flour, salt & pepper. Add chicken a few pieces at a time and shake to coat. In a large skillet brown chicken in oil, remove, add broth to skillet and bring to a boil. In a 5 qt. slow cooker, place celery, carrots, and onion on bottom. Sprinkle with rosemary. Place chicken on top and pour broth over all. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours until chicken is done through, add peas. Cover and turn heat to high.
Dumplings:
1 c all purpose flour
2 t baking powder
1/2 t salt
1/2 t rosemary
1 egg, beaten – HT Naturals Large Grade A brown eggs – 2.89
1/2 c milk – HT gallon/2.97
In a small bowl combine dry ingredients. Combine egg and milk, stir into dry ingredients. Drop by heaping teaspoon into chicken mixture. Cover and cook on high 25 – 30 minutes.