Creamy Chicken & Dumplings

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil reduces saturated fat while providing a similar texture.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories and can be made easily.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + powdered milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can provide a similar flavor.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

Pull meat off the bone from roast chicken and place in a bowl.

Chop onion, bell pepper, and celery into small pieces.

Heat olive oil in a pan.

Add chopped vegetables to the pan with a little salt and black pepper.

Sauté vegetables until onions become translucent.

Add minced garlic and chopped fresh herbs (sage, dill, rosemary) to the pan and stir.

If the pan is dry, add a little more olive oil.

Sprinkle all-purpose flour into the pan and mix well with the oil to create a roux.

Scrape up bits from the bottom of the pan for flavor.

Add water (or stock) to the pan and mix well.

Add pulled chicken to the mixture.

Season with garlic powder and black pepper.

Let the mixture simmer to develop flavors.

Add frozen peas and carrots to the pot.

Pour in heavy cream and stir.

Add a pinch of red pepper for spice.

Tear refrigerator biscuits into pieces and drop them into the simmering pot.

Serve the creamy chicken and dumplings in a bowl and top with fresh scallions.

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