Chicken with Herb Dumplings

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons vegetable shortening
• 1 cup all-purpose baking mix
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 0.13 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 2.5 pounds bone-in chicken parts
• 2 cans cream of chicken soup , 10.5 ounce
• 3 cups milk

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat shortening in a large skillet over medium-high heat. In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup baking mix, salt, paprika, and pepper. Coat chicken with mixture, and fry in shortening, turning until browned. Remove chicken to paper towels, and drain fat.

2. 2

   Wipe out skillet, and return to stove. Stir soup and milk together in skillet. Place chicken in pan, and heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover skillet, and simmer 45 minutes, turning chicken from time to time.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, combine 2 cups baking mix, milk, parsley, and poultry seasoning, stirring together until a soft dough forms. Once the chicken has cooked 45 minutes, drop the dumpling mixture by tablespoonfuls into the simmering gravy. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes; cover, and cook 10 minutes more, until dumplings expand.