Chicken and Dumplings

3 cooked chicken breasts

1 small onion

2 T. butter

1 can cream of chicken and mushroom

1 1/2 c. frozen peas

1 c. carrot pieces

Dumplings:

1 1/2 c. flour

3 t. baking powder

1/2 t. salt

3/4 c. milk

3 T. melted butter

1 c. grated cheddar cheese

Mix flour, baking powder and salt together.  Add milk, butter, and cheese.  Stir until just mixed. 

Saute onion in butter, add soups, and 2 c. milk.  Mix well and add vegetables.  Bring to bubble on medium heat.  Add chicken.  Drop dumpling batter on bubbling stew by rounded tablespoon. Cover tightly.  Don't lift cover.  Simmer 15 minutes.