Chicken and Dumplings by Simply Happy Foodie

– 2 tsp Olive Oil
– 1 tbsp Butter
– 1 small Onion, diced
– 1 bay Leaf
– 1 cup Carrots, (chopped (about 2 or 3 carrots)
– 1 cup Celery, (chopped (2 stalks)
– 3 large cloves Garlic, (pressed orminced (about 1 tbsp )
– 1 tsp Salt (more to taste)
– 1/2 tsp Pepper
– 1/4 tsp Poultry Seasoning
– 1/2 tsp Sage, (dried)
– 4 sprigs Fresh Thyme, (2 tsp leaves (or 1/2 tsp dried)
– 1 4 in sprig Fresh Rosemary, (2 tsp leaves, stripped off andminced (or 1 tsp dried & crushed)
– 4 cups Chicken Broth, (low sodium)
– 1 large Potato, chopped
– 1 1/2 lbs Chicken Thighs, and/or Breasts, (cut in slightly larger than bite sized pieces)
– 1 cup Frozen Peas (or mixed vegetables)
– 1/2 cup Heavy Cream
– 6 jumbo Canned Buttermilk Refrigerator Biscuits (16 oz pkg contains 8)
– 1 1/2 cups Flour
– 3/4 tsp Salt
– 2 tsp Baking Powder
– 3 tbsp Shortening (such as Crisco)
– 3/4 cup Whole Milk (or buttermilk)
– 1/4 cup Chives, (finely chopped (fresh or dried) – Optional)

Prep Time: 30 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Total Time: 55 min