Chicken And Dumplings In Green Salsa

Total Time: 1 hr 8 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 58 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 (3 lb) whole chickens, cut up
• 1 (16 ounce) jar green chili salsa
• 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1/2 lb fresh corn masa dough
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/8 cup grated parmesan cheese

Recipe

• 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.