Timesave Tuesday - Chicken Noodle Soup

Chicken noodle soup can be a lengthy process. This recipe will have a meal on the table in less than 25 minutes. Enjoy!

Serves 4

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast, diced into bite sized pieces
4 cans low sodium chicken broth (8 cups)
4 large carrots, diced
1 meduim onion, diced
2 tablespoons dry parsley

8 ounces (4 servings) pasta, any variety you have around

pepper to taste

Coat large frying pan with cooking spray. Toss in chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook on medium until no pink remains, stirring occasionally. Do not let chicken brown.

In a large pot add broth, carrots, onion, parsley and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook for 10 minutes. Add chicken and pasta. Cook per directions on box. Serve when pasta is tender.

Timesaver Tuesday - Chicken N' Dumplings

I am launching a new segment on my blog called Timesaver Tuesday. It will feature cooking shortcuts and quick recipes. Yes I know today is Thursday but I just came up with the idea and Thursday just isn't as catchy.

Tonights recipe is a down home classic that can be time consuming. With this recipe, you don't have to spend your time simmering the chicken and vegetables to make a broth. You will have dinner on the table in no time. Enjoy!

Chicken N' Dumplings

Serves 4

Dumplings

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk

Mix dumpling ingredients well and set aside for 10 minutes. In the meantime, prepare the broth.

Chicken and broth

8 cups chicken flavored liquid (broth, stock, boullion or a combination)
2 whole bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon celery powder
salt and pepper to taste

1 store bought rotisserie chicken (garlic and herb, savory or traditional)

In a large pot bring liquid, bay leaves, onion power, celery powder, salt and pepper to a boil. Reduce to medium and simmer. Shred chicken (I only use the breasts) and set aside.

Roll dough onto a lightly floured surface to 1/4 inch thick. Cut into 1/2 inch pieces and drop into broth one at a time. They will sink to the bottom and then rise to the top. Simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add shredded chicken and simmer for an additional 10 minutes, or a little longer if you desire a thicker broth.