Creamy Lemony Chicken With Dumplings
Servings 6
INGREDIENTS:
1 recipe for Kitten’s dumplings
1/2 cup butter
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 large celery rib, finely diced
3 large garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or adjust to taste
2 green onions, chopped
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
4 cups light cream (or use half milk and light cream)
4 cups cooked chopped chicken (can use more or less)
1 (10-3/4 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup, undiluted
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon each seasoned salt and fresh ground black pepper, or to taste (can use white salt)
freshly grated Parmesan cheese, optional
INSTRUCTIONS:———————————————–
In a Dutch oven melt butter over medium heat.
Add in onion and celery until softened (about 3 minutes).
Add in garlic, cayenne pepper and green onions; cook stirring 1 minute.
Stir in flour for 1 minute.
Slowly add in light cream stirring constantly until bubbly and thickened.
Stir in condensed chicken soup, lemon juice and zest, salt and black pepper; bring to a simmer.
Reduce heat to low and simmer partially covered 25-30 minutes.
Meanwhile prepare the dumplings according to instructions then separate into 6 even sections and place onto a plate.
After 30 minutes of cooking drop the dumplings into the simmering sauce and cover with a lid and simmer for about 15-20 minutes (make certain that the sauce is at a simmer while adding in the dumplings).
Sprinkle the top with Parmesan cheese and serve from the pot.
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