Mennonite Chicken Dumpling Casserole

Description

This is an AWESOME recipe - strong basil flavor! Hope you enjoy this as much as we do! A traditional comfort food - great on those cool winter days and nights! ENJOY!

• Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
• Serves 6

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• ½ cup chopped celery
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• ¼ cup butter or margarine
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas
• 4 cups cubed cooked chicken

Dumplings

• 2 cups buttermilk baking mix
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• ⅔ cup milk

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, saute onion, celery and garlic in butter until tender.
2. Add flour, sugar, salt, basil, pepper and broth; bring to a boil.
3. Cook and stir for 1 minute; reduce heat.
4. Add peas and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
5. Stir in chicken.
6. Pour into a greased 9x13 pan.

Dumplings

1. Combine biscuit mix and basil (2 tbsp) in a bowl.
2. Stir in milk with a fork until moistened.
3. Drop by tablespoon onto casserole (12 dumplings).
4. Bake uncovered at 350°F for 30 minutes.
5. Cover and bake 10 minutes longer or until dumplings are done.