Chicken Stew with Cornmeal Dumplings

This recipe sounded so good, and it has tons of protien with the meat, milk, eggs and cheese. I just had to share with you all hope you enjoy it as much as I did and it is ready in less then an hour using frozen veggies, but you could use what you have on hand just as easy just will take a little longer on prep time. You could also cut some of the flour out of the dumplings and add more cornmeal. I didn't try that yet but it didn't seem to bother me much anyway, I am 8 months out from WLS and 6 months from colon resection for Cancer. Enjoy Marylin Chicken Stew with Cornmeal Dumplings Ingredients 1 14-ounce can chicken broth 1 10-ounce package frozen mixed vegetables 1 cup frozen small whole onions 1/2 cup water 2 teaspoons snipped fresh basil, oregano, or dill; or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil, oregano, or dill, crushed 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 cup milk 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups cubed cooked chicken or turkey or two 5-ounce cans chunk-style chicken or turkey 1 recipe Cornmeal Dumplings Directions In a large saucepan combine chicken broth, frozen vegetables, onions, water, dried herb (if using), salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Bring to boiling. Meanwhile, in a small bowl combine milk and flour; stir into vegetable mixture. Stir in chicken. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Stir in fresh herb, if using. Drop dumpling mixture from a tablespoon to make 4 to 8 mounds on top of the bubbling stew. Simmer, covered (do not lift cover), over low heat for 10 to 12 minutes or until a wooden toothpick inserted in a dumpling comes out clean. Makes 4 servings (about 6 cups) Cornmeal Dumplings: In a medium bowl stir together 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1/3 cup yellow cornmeal, 1 teaspoon baking powder, and dash black pepper. In a small bowl combine 1 beaten egg, 2 tablespoons milk, and 2 tablespoons cooking oil; add to flour mixture, stirring with a fork just until combined.

This sounds really good. I'm so hungry for something beyond protein drinks for my protein source. I'm past puree and on soft foods, so I think this should work for me too as long as I chew well throroughly. Anyway, thanks again for your recipe.