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Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup flour
- 2 cups chicken broth*
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups leftover roasted chicken, light and dark meat, shredded (I used a rotisserie chicken)
- 1 3/4 cups frozen peas & carrots
- 1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
- salt and pepper, to taste
- For the Cheddar Drop Biscuits:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into 12 pieces
- 1 cup medium cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 1/4 cups buttermilk
- black pepper
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 186g | |
| Recipe makes 12 servings | |
| Calories 302 | |
| Calories from Fat 147 | 49% |
| Total Fat 16.61g | 21% |
| Saturated Fat 8.93g | 36% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium 699mg | 29% |
| Potassium 232mg | 7% |
| Total Carbs 24.48g | 7% |
| Dietary Fiber 1.8g | 6% |
| Sugars 4.45g | 3% |
| Protein 13.24g | 21% |
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