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.