Chicken and Dumplings - Adobo

Chicken and Dumplings

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 onion, chopped

• 3 carrots, chopped

• 3 celery stalks, chopped

• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

• 4 cups chicken broth

• 2 cups shredded cooked chicken

• 2 cups frozen peas

• 1 1/2 tsp Adobo spice blend

For the Dumplings:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tbsp baking powder

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 cup milk

• 1/4 cup melted butter

1. In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, and cook for 5 minutes.

2. Stir in flour and cook for 2 more minutes.

3. Gradually add chicken broth, stirring constantly until thickened.

4. Stir in chicken, peas, and Adobo spice blend. Simmer for 10 minutes.

5. For the Dumplings: In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, milk, and melted butter until a soft dough forms.

6. Drop spoonfuls of dough into the simmering chicken mixture. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until dumplings are cooked through.