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Since I am off all week I tried a new recipe which I got from Pinterest. I can't believe how many great recipes are available on Pinterest! What did I do without pinterest, anyway I made Tex Mex Chicken and dumplings. As usual I modified the recipe to our liking and simplified it.

The original recipe can be found here: http://www.todaysnest.typepad.com/todays-nest/2011/10/lola-cooks-texmex-chicken-and-dumplings.html

My Modified Tex Mex Chicken and Dumplings Recipe

Serving size is about 6

1/2 to 1 lb Chicken Sausage (I use Caliente or Hatch green chile chicken sausage from Sprouts or Central Market)

1 lb Chicken chopped

2 cups of water

2 cups of chicken broth

1 medium onion chopped

1/4 teaspoon pepper

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

1/4 cup of chopped roasted hatch green chile's (may omit if not available)

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1/2 to 1 cup sliced carrots

3 - 4 Celery ribs chopped

3 tablespoons flour

Dumpling Recipe

I use Bisquick box recipe and add in the following:

1 tablespoon cilantro chopped

1/4 cup cheddar cheese

Sweet Jalapenos 5-6 slices chopped (add for desired spiciness)

1. Put chicken stock and water in large pot over low to medium heat. Bring to low simmer

2. Season chopped chicken with salt / pepper

3. Brown sausage then, chicken in separate pan. When both are done set aside.

4. Cook Carrots, onions, and green chile's in pan. Add cumin and stir, then for 4 -5 minutes.

5. Sprinkle flour over vegetables and cont to stir for another 3 minutes.

6. Ladle in some broth to loosen up flour coated vegetables.

7. Place chicken, chicken sausage and vegetables in large pot of gently simmering chicken broth / water.

8. Make dumplings according to Bisquick recipe, then add in Cilantro, chopped jalapenos and cheddar cheese.

9. Use two teaspoons to form dumplings and drop into top of simmering pot. Note the dumplings will double in size, but I just put them close together and divide them when serving.

10. Place lid on pot and cook covered for 15 mins without lifting the lid. DO NOT Open the lid during these 15 minutes, because the steam will cook the dumplings.

11. Check dumplings after 15 mins and if needed cook another 5 mins if not done. The dumplings will a light cream color and semifirm when done.

12. Serve warm and enjoy!

Crissy