Chicken And Dumpling Casserole(Cor II)

* Exported from MasterCook II *

CHICKEN AND DUMPLING CASSEROLE (COR II)

Recipe By : Sue Mackey
Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Chicken & Turkey

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 garlic cloves -- minced
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
4 cups chicken broth
1 package (10 oz) frozen green peas
4 cups cubed cooked chicken
DUMPLINGS
2 cups buttermilk biscuit mix
2 teaspoons dried basil
2/3 cup milk

In a large saucepan, saute onion, celery and garlic in butter until tender.
Add flour, sugar, salt, basil, pepper and broth; bring to a boil. Cook and
stir for 1 minute; reduce heat. Add peas and cook for 5 minutes, stirring
constantly. Stir in chicken. Pour into a greased 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
For dumplings, combine biscuit mix and basil in a bowl. Stir in milk with a
fork until moistened. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto casserole (12 dumplings).
Bake, uncovered, at 350F for 30 minutes. Cover and bake 10 minutes more or
until dumplings are done.

YIELD: 6-8 servings

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