Always on the lookout for a healthier version of tasty recipes, here is another good one of an old favorite.
1 Tblsp olive oil
3 cups chicken broth
3 cups cooked chicken
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup celery, chopped
2 cups carrots, chopped
1 cup frozen peas
1/3 cup flour
1/4 tsp salt
2-3 dashes pepper
1/4 cup parsley, chopped
Saute onions and celery in olive oil until onion is soft (2-3 minutes). Stir in flour; and then slowly add heated chicken broth. Stir until smooth. Add remaining ingredients and continue stirring until heated through. Taste; and add more salt and pepper if required. Transfer to a large casserole dish. Prepare biscuit topping.
1-1/4 cups flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 cup butter
1-1/4 cups buttermilk
Whisk flour, soda, and salt together. Cut in butter with pastry blender. Stir in buttermilk with a fork. Drop by large spoonfuls onto hot filling.
Bake at 375 for 20 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 and continue baking for another 40 minutes.
