Speedy Chicken and Dumplings

Today we will have a harvest moon. To me that means that fall is truly here. I hope it is big and bright and I will be able to get a nice picture. 

With fall comes all of my favorite comfort foods. We started fall off with Chicken and dumplings.  I have always loved my mom's chicken and dumplings, but never got her recipe,  This one is close, as close as I could get. I know that a few things are different and I adapted it to my taste, but it still reminds me of my mom.  

I make enough for my family of seven. So this recipe is more than enough for an average family with ample leftovers..


Speedy Chicken and Dumplings

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tsp butter
salt 
pepper
4 stalks celery, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 medium onion, sliced
4 cups chicken broth
2 bay leaves
1 TBSP Italian seasoning
6-8 carrots, cut into 1 inch pieces
Season the chicken with a good amount of salt and pepper on both sides. In a large Dutch Oven melt the butter, add chicken and brown it in the hot butter.  Add the celery, onion, broth,bay leaves, and Italian seasonings.  Heat to boiling; reduce to a simmer. Simmer covered for 20 minutes. Add carrots and simmer again for 15 minutes or until carrots are just about tender. Add dumplings and cook as directed.

Dumplings

(I double this recipe)
 I have never had another dumpling, only the Bisquick kind. Feel free to use your own recipe.

2 cups Bisquick
2/3 c. milk  
mix together and drop by spoonful into dutch oven.  Cook for 10 minutes uncovered and then 10 minutes covered.