Mennonite Chicken Dumpling Casserole

Mennonite Chicken Dumpling Casserole Recipe

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 & nights! ENJOY!

Serves 6

1 onion, chopped 1/2 cup chopped celery 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup butter or margarine 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 (10 ounce) package frozen peas 4 cups cubed cooked chicken

DUMPLINGS = 2 cups buttermilk baking 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 & broth; bring to a boil. Cook & stir for 1 minute; reduce heat. Add peas & cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in chicken. Pour into a greased 9x13 pan.

DUMPLINGS: = Combine biscuit mix & basil (2 t.) in a bowl. Stir in milk with a fork until moistened. Drop by tablespoon onto casserole (12 dumplings). Bake uncovered at 350 for 30 minutes. Cover & bake 10 minutes longer or until dumplings are done.

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