Chicken and Dumplings in Green Salsa Recipe

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Chicken and Dumplings in Green Salsa
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  1. Cook bacon in 6-quart stockpot on medium heat 5 to 8 minutes or until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon from pan; drain on paper towels. Remove drippings from pan, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings for later use.
  2. Add chicken, in batches; cook 3 minutes on each side or until browned on both sides. Return all chicken to pan. Stir in salsa and broth. Bring to boil; cover. Simmer on medium-low heat 15 minutes. Meanwhile, mix masa dough, cheese and reserved bacon drippings; shape into 18 balls, using about 1 tablespoon of the dough for each.
  3. Add dough balls to chicken mixture; cook 5 to 8 minutes or until dumplings and chicken are done (165°F). Remove from heat. Stir in bacon and cilantro.
  4. KITCHEN TIPS:.
  5. Serving Suggestions: Serve with a crisp green salad tossed with your favorite salad dressing to round out the meal.
  6. Substitute: Dry corn masa is a great substitute for the fresh masa in this tasty recipe. Just mix 3/4 cup dry masa with enough water (about 1/2 cup) to make soft dough.
  7. Special Extra: Stir in 2 cups cooked green beans with the dough balls.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 289.06 Kcal (1210 kJ)
Calories from fat 208.55 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.17g 36%
Cholesterol 88.41mg 29%
Sodium 326.8mg 14%
Potassium 208.25mg 4%
Total Carbs 0.71g 0%
Sugars 0.19g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.02g 0%
Protein 18.08g 36%
Vitamin C 3.4mg 6%
Iron 0.8mg 4%
Calcium 34.5mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 249.47 Kcal (1044 kJ)
Calories from fat 179.99 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20g 36%
Cholesterol 76.3mg 29%
Sodium 282.05mg 14%
Potassium 179.74mg 4%
Total Carbs 0.61g 0%
Sugars 0.16g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0.02g 0%
Protein 15.61g 36%
Vitamin C 2.9mg 6%
Iron 0.7mg 4%
Calcium 29.8mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.7
    Points
  • 8
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • sugar free

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