Chicken 'N' dumplings

Two 2-1/2 lb. fryers, cut up
1/2 cup flour
2 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup cooking oil
1 onion
1 stalk celery
2 carrots
2 cups water
2 cups Bisquick mix
3/4 cup milk

Dredge chicken pieces until well coated in flour mixed with salt and pepper. Heat oil in Dutch oven. Add chicken and cook over high heat until richly browned on all sides. Add more oil if needed. Slice onion, celery, carrots and add to chicken, along with water. Cover; simmer over low heat for 30-40 minutes or until largest pieces of chicken are tender. Add milk to Bisquick mix and stir with fork until well mixed. Drop by spoonsful onto hot chicken. Cook uncovered over low heat 10 minutes. Cover and cook 10 minutes longer for dumplings to retain light texture. Makes 8 servings.