Ingredients
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2/3 cup flour
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 cups cooked chopped or shredded chicken
- 2 cups frozen green peas or 2 cups frozen peas and carrots
- 2 cups biscuit mix
- 1-2 tablespoons dried basil
- 2/3 cup milk
Directions
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Step 1:
In a large skillet sauté celery and onion in butter until tender.
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Step 2:
Whisk in flour, sugar salt and pepper, slowly add broth and whisk constantly until smooth.
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Step 3:
Bring to a boil and boil for one minute, reduce heat and add peas and chicken, cook on low for 2-3 minutes.
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Step 4:
Pour mixture into a 9 by 12 inch baking dish.
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Step 5:
Combine biscuit mix, basil and milk, if batter seems dry and 1-2 tablespoons on milk.
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Step 6:
Drop batter by spoonfuls onto warm chicken mixture until top is covered.
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Step 7:
Cook at 350 degrees uncovered for 30 minutes, uncover and bake 10 minutes or until dumplings are browned.