Ingredients
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5 slices bacon, chopped
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1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
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1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, divided
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1 (8 oz) container diced celery and onions
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4 cups Nature's Promise® Organic Low Sodium Chicken Broth
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1 cup water
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1 cup frozen peas, thawed
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1 1/4 cups buttermilk, divided
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1 1/2 tsp baking powder
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1 large egg
Steps
1
In a large, wide Dutch oven, cook the bacon on medium-high 5–6 min., until fat has rendered, stirring often.
2
Meanwhile, season the chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge in ¼ cup flour. With slotted spoon, transfer bacon to a small bowl. In a separate bowl, reserve 2 tbsp rendered bacon fat. Add chicken to pot. Cook 4 min. per side, until browned. Transfer chicken to cutting board.
3
To same pot, add the celery and onions. Cook 3 min., stirring. While vegetables cook, thinly slice the chicken. Add the broth, water, peas, chicken, and bacon to pot, scraping browned bits from bottom of pot. Heat to a boil on high. Stir in ½ cup buttermilk. Season with salt. Reduce heat to simmer.
4
In a large bowl, whisk the baking powder, remaining 1½ cups flour, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper. In another bowl, whisk remaining ¾ cup buttermilk and egg. Add egg mixture to flour, along with reserved bacon fat. Stir until just combined.
5
With a tablespoon, drop dough into simmering broth, spacing slightly apart. Cover and cook 7 min., until dumplings are cooked through.
Tips
Garnish with chives, if desired.
