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Chicken&Dumplings w/Tortilla(Enriched) Briggs
2 oz. eq. meat/meat alternate, 1 oz. eq. enriched grain
Number of Portions: 50 Size of Portion: 3/4 cup
Recipe HACCP Process: #2 - Same day service
- Meat/Meat Alternate
- Enriched Grain
INGREDIENT | MEASURE (FOR 50 SERVINGS) |
|---|---|
Chicken, Diced, Cooked, IQF, #1019 | 6 pounds + 12 ounces |
Tortilla, Soft Flour, 6”, #1221 | 50 tortillas |
Margarine, Bulk, #1319 | 8 ounces |
Flour, All Purpose, Enriched, #2011 | 1 cup |
Milk, Lowfat, Unflavored,1% Milk Fat | 1 quart |
Water, Municipal, Mississippi | 2 1/2 gallons |
Base, Chicken, Low Sodium, #2501 | 1 cup |
Salt, Table, #2723 | 2 teaspoons |
Pepper, Black, Ground, #2718 | 2 teaspoon |
DIRECTIONS
1. | If the chicken is frozen, thaw it in the refrigerator. Drain the chicken thoroughly on the day of assembly. CCP: Hold under refrigeration (41 degrees F or lower). |
2. | Cut the tortillas into 1 ½ inch squares. |
3. | Melt the margarine in a pot. Whisk in the flour until well blended and smooth, about 1 ½ minutes. |
4. | Combine the milk, water, chicken base, salt, and pepper. Add gradually this mixture to the flour and margarine mixture. Stir gently to combine. Bring to a rolling boil. |
5. | Drop the tortillas into the sauce in small batches. Cook over medium heat until tortillas are tender, approximately 10 minutes. Stir gently to prevent the tortillas from sticking. |
6. | Add thawed chicken to hot mixture and heat thoroughly. CCP: Heat to 165 degrees F or higher for 15 seconds at the completion of the |
7. | Pour into serving pans. Serve immediately or cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, and place in warmer until ready for service. CCP: Hold and maintain product at a minimum temperature of 135 degrees F. Check temperature every 30 minutes. |
8. | Portion with 6 ounce ladle (¾ cup) per serving. Each portion provides 2 oz. eq. meat/meat alternate and 1 oz. eq. of enriched grain. CCP: Hold and maintain the product at a minimum temperature of 135 degrees F or higher. Check temperature every 30 minutes. Leftovers should be covered, |
Production Notes
If the chicken is frozen, thaw it in the refrigerator. Drain the chicken thoroughly on the day of assembly.
Biscuits may be used instead of tortillas. For 100 servings, use 100 1 oz. eq. biscuits. Cut it into quarters for 4 pieces of dumpling from each biscuit. If biscuits are used, the nutrient analysis and crediting will need to be re-calculated. See MRS Recipe #3130 for more information.
Serving Notes
May sprinkle parsley once the dish has been placed into serving pans to increase eye appeal.
Purchasing Guide
Use USDA Foods products when available.
Refer to USDA FNS Food Buying Guide for School Meal Programs for quantities to purchase if recipe is altered.
If changes are made in ingredients, check crediting information and re-calculate the nutrition analysis.
Nutrients Per Serving
Illustrated Steps for Preparation of Chicken & Dumplings with Tortillas (Enriched) Briggs
| 1. |  Cut tortillas three times across in each direction. | 2. |  Stir tortillas in the broth. |
| 3. |  1 serving of Chicken and Dumplings. |