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 ==
# 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 9x13 pan. 
=== Dumplings ===
# Combine biscuit mix and basil (2 tbsp) in a bowl.
# Stir in milk with a fork until moistened.
# Drop by tablespoon onto casserole (12 dumplings).
# Bake uncovered at 350°F for 30 minutes.
# Cover and bake 10 minutes longer or until dumplings are done.
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