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Paleo Chicken and Dumplings is a hearty one pot dinner that will satisfy the whole family Gluten Free Dairy Free Whole30 recipe | ahealthylifeforme.com
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Paleo Chicken and Dumplings

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time42 minutes
Total Time52 minutes
Servings: 6
Author: Amy Stafford

Ingredients


Chicken:

  • 3 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 3 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1 large yellow onions chopped, 1 1/2 cups
  • 2 large garlic cloves minced
  • 1/4 cup arrowroot
  • 2 cups of low sodium chicken broth
  • 2 carrots chopped; 1 1/2 cup
  • 2 celery stalks chopped; 1 1/2 cup
  • 5-6 small portabella mushrooms sliced
  • ½ cup full-fat coconut cream
  • 2 green onions sliced; about 3 tablespoon
  • ¾ cup of fresh or frozen green peas {omit for paleo}
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning


Biscuits:

  • 2/3 cup almond flour
  • 1/3 cup coconut flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil softened
  • 5 egg whites

Instructions

Chicken:

  • Cut chicken breasts into 2” large chunks
  • Place a large saucepan or dutch oven over a medium heat, melt the coconut oil. Add in the chicken pieces and cook until golden brown on all sides. Remove the chicken and put aside until later.
  • Add the onions to the same saucepan add coconut oil if pan is dry. Once they have sauteed and begun to brown, add the garlic and cook for a few minutes together.
  • Add arrowroot and stir to coat bottom of pan and onions
  • Whisk in the chicken broth slowly.
  • Add in the vegetables and chicken, along with any juices from where the chicken was resting.
  • Season to taste with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning.
  • Allow the stew to come to a simmer, and then cook on low, but still maintain the simmer.
  • Cover and cook for approximately 30 minutes.
  • Start making biscuits
  • Stir in the coconut cream, green onions and peas.
  • Cook for just about another 2 minutes and serve with biscuits

Biscuits:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl mix together the almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in the almond milk and coconut oil.
  • In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form, use electric mixer.
  • Gently fold into the flour mixture until combined.
  • Scoop into 6 large biscuits about 1/4 cup of dough each onto the baking sheet
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden.
  • Spoon chicken into bowls and serve biscuit along side or on top.