Chicken Stew with Dumplings

Name: Chicken Stew with Dumplings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 pounds chicken thighs or legs; 5 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 3/4 pound new potatoes, quartered; 3 carrots, cut into 2-inch pieces; 2 celery ribs, sliced; 1 medium onion, cut into eighths; 1 (10 ounce) package frozen peas; DUMPLINGS:; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons butter or margarine; 3/4 cup milk; 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley