Friday, March 2, 2012

Chicken and Cornmeal Dumplings


I love it when I make a recipe and instead of whining and complaining... I get moans of pleasure.  YES moans of oooh this is good.  When my folks were here I made this recipe.  So easy.  Just right out of my handy dandy crock pot, but moan worthy;)


Again this recipe came out of the Diabetic Slow Cooker 2012 magazine.  It's called the Chicken and Cornmeal Dumpling and here's what you need.  This is the original recipe.  I usually double it.


2 carrots, sliced...about a cup
1 celery stalk, sliced about 1/2 cup
1/3 cup fresh or frozen corn.  I only had canned, it worked great.
1/2 of a medium onion, sliced
2 cloves garlic...i used minced garlic from a jar...maybe a teaspoon or so.
1/2 tsp of dried rosemary or 1 tsp fresh, crushed
1/4 tsp pepper
2 chicken thighs, skinned. 
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup skim milk
1 tablespoon flour
1 recipe cornmeal dumplings (I DOUBLED):  Mix 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 cup cornmeal, 1/2 tsp baking powder, and a dash of salt.  In another bowl combine 1 egg white, 1 tbs skim milk and 1 tbs canola oil.  Add egg mixture to the flour mixture.  Stir until just moistened.



1.  Combine carrots, celery, corn, onion, garlic, rosemary and pepper in crockpot and top with chicken.  Pour broth over all in cooker.

2. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 31/2-4 hours.

3.  If using low heat turn to high heat and remove chicken to cutting board.  Cool slightly then shred.  Transfer back to crockpot.  In a small bowl mix milk and flour until smooth add to cooker.

4.  Drop cornmeal dough in spoonfuls onto chicken mixture.  Cover and cook for 20-25 minutes or more until toothpick comes out clean.


SO good and extremely healthy.  I've found that all the recipes out of this cook book are a little bland, so season according to your own preferences:)







Link up my friends.  Let's share and FEED OUR FAMILIES!!!





Have a blessed weekend.





463.  a weekend with friends
464.  spring weather
465.  birds chirping
466.  a good sweat
467.  hair love

23 comments so far...:

Mikal said...

Love Love LOVE your door! And this recipe looks so yummy too!

Kaitlin @ Homemaker Design said...

I love slow cookers! They make my kitchen world go round! I shifted through my recpies and linked up - just not sure how to do the button thing - sheesh, for all my techyness I really don't get some of the simplest things! :P Anyways, I found a healthy one - good one too - though it was a toss up between what I posted and oreo stuffed chocolate chip cookies...just didn't think those fit your theme! LOL! ;)

PS> sorry, messed up on the pic upload for my linky thing - :P

Lea also known as "CiCi" said...

Gotta love a crockpot, looks like a good recipe. Was checking out some of your items on Etsy yesterday. You are such a talented gal! Have a great weekend!

MamaMonki said...

I'm linking up. Thanks for hosting!
PS your chicken and dumplings look delish!

carissa at lowercase letters said...

this is good! mmm! must make if for my fam. tonight i'm making a healthy chicken pot pie that i'll link up next week (as long as it tastes good!). : ) happy friday, sweets!

Lemonade Makin' Mama said...

Well dangit, I keep forgetting about this and by the time friday gets here I haven't photographed any dinner to share.

(This does look really yummy though.)

Miller Family said...

Good timing...I was just sitting here and wondering what to make for dinner tonight! I think I will make this...looks delish :) Gotta love crock pots!

Lora said...

I try to do a crock pot meal at least every other week...lately it's been every week! LOVE my crockpot, and this sounds yummy!

Valerie@chateaualamode.typepad.com said...

Let's see the hair Becky!!! It sounds like you found a keeper ;) and do you know that I don't think I've ever even had a dumpling? Your recipe looks really good and I love me a good crock pot recipe. Happy weekend!

Tracy is ... Loving Pretty Things said...

YUMM-O! I will have to write this one down - no brainer crock pot recipe & healthy!? done.

xoxo - TGIF, friend & have a great weekend!

T.

April said...

We love Chicken and Dumplings, so I think this would be a nice alternative. Keep those yummy recipes coming!

Rachael said...

Mmmmm, good as ever. Love that last week we all happened to do something light and this week we all opted for comfort food.Rx

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Leah C said...

Sounds yummy! I'm always on the "look-out" for a good crockpot recipe...thanks for sharing, Becky:)

LeAnna said...

Oh, YUM! I'm a sucker for cornmeal dumplin's!

Kristin said...

OK....that looks seriously yum!

Mrs.B said...

Looks awesome & I think I CAN do this!

Privet and Holly said...

One of my FAVES,
although I've only
made the Bisquick
dumplings and these
are undoubtably MUCH
healthier! Hope your
weekend is off to a
relaxing start : ) I've
been running around
in my Hunter boots
and for some reason,
makes me think of you!

xx Suzanne

Mary said...

Looks delicious! I love using my crockpot so thank you for sharing this recipe. I also love making healthy foods. Now if I could only get my husband to love eating healthy. I just took a photo of a shepards pie that I made for wayne. I will try and blog about it and link it to you. :)

Mary

Between You and Me said...

looks yummy!!!!

April said...

What a wonderful idea, I can't wait to join the next linky party! And yuuuuum, those look divine:)
XOXO
April

Courtney Walsh said...

oh my!! I actually think I could do this!!! :) Thanks for sharing!! (We had quick dinner Friday...I am making a point to get back to family dinner. I miss it so much when I'm crazy on deadline!)

"The Mrs." said...

What is the name of the rug from IKEA? I love it!! It looks great in your room!!!

Dandy said...

That looks awesome, I will definitely be making those soon. I like how your links have pictures too!

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