Ingredients

2teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
1/2cup chopped onion
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1cup baby carrots, halved
2cloves garlic, minced
1pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
2bay leaves
1teaspoon dried thyme
1/4teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4teaspoon ground sage
4cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1cup frozen green peas
2tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Dumplings
1cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2cup nonfat milk
2tablespoons chopped fresh chives