Chicken 'n' Dumplings OR Making the Most Out of Leftovers Recipe
Servings: 10
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1 cup milk
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 Tbs. baking powder
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. sugar
- 3-4 cups of leftover Chicken 'n' Dumplings
- 32 oz. 99% fat free chicken broth (or homemade)
- 12 oz. frozen rice (or leftover cooked rice)
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 188g | |
| Recipe makes 10 servings | |
| Calories 306 | |
| Calories from Fat 61 | 20% |
| Total Fat 6.93g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 0.97g | 4% |
| Trans Fat 0.14g | |
| Cholesterol 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium 993mg | 41% |
| Potassium 135mg | 4% |
| Total Carbs 52.7g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.3g | 4% |
| Sugars 1.96g | 1% |
| Protein 6.93g | 11% |
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