Comfort food!!!

     I totally love comfort food from my youth. May it be chili with corn bread, or even pork chops with apples. Today I made a good old stand by, chicken and dumplings!!! Now my family cheats when we make this, we use an 'all purpose baking mix'. But it turns out to be super scrumptious every time. Being super cold out during this midwest winter, this meal warms you up and brings back memories of being a child.

     Also on the quest to eat healthier for the new year, I jam-packed this dish with yummy vegetables. For those who may partake in WeightWatchers, this meal is about 10 points per half the recipe, talk about filling and satisfying!

     You can make it basically with whatever veggies you want, and I geared towards a chicken vegetable soup as a base. I also like my chicken and dumplings on the thick and hearty side, so you alter the liquid as much or as little as you like. 

Turned almost as good as moms!

Chicken and dumplings:

• 1 1/2 cups cooked chicken breast, chopped or shredded
• 3 cups cabbage
• 1 cup celery
• 1/2 cup onion
• 1 cup carrots
• 4-5 cups chicken stock, or water + chicken flavoring
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 cup baking mix, mixed with 1/3 cup milk or water. 

Mix everything in a pot, except the dough, and bring to a simmer. Once all veggies are done to your liking drop spoonfuls of the dough in the soup and cover. Cook for 5-10 minutes depending on size of dumplings. I generally get 6-8 medium size dumplings. Serves 2.

You can always omit certain ingredients, or add additional ones. 

Nothing like laying under a warm fluffy blanket and watching movies all day. 

ENJOY!!!