Pesto Chicken Stew with Cheesy Dumplings

Born in Asia means that food is part of who I am. Love to cook from scratch if I have the time, and with clever shortcuts and substitutes if not.

2 tbsp olive oil

12 to 15 chicken thighs, skin removed, bone in

200g smoked bacon lardon or chopped bacon

1 large onion, chopped

4 celery sticks, chopped

3 leeks, chopped

4 tbsp plain flour

200ml white wine

1l chicken stock

2 bay leaves

200g frozen pea

140g sundried tomato

140g fresh pesto

small bunch basil, chopped

subheading: For the dumplings:

140g butter

250g self-raising flour

100g parmesan, grated

50g pine nut

Note: Ingredients may have been altered from the original.

Directions at bbcgoodfood.com

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