Description
Chicken biscuit pot pie is a cozy, all-in-one comfort dish featuring a creamy chicken and vegetable filling topped with golden, fluffy biscuits. It’s a modern, simplified take on the classic pot pie.
Ingredients
- For the Filling:
- 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- For the Biscuit Topping:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup whole milk or buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in flour, stir to coat vegetables, and cook for 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk, stirring until thickened.
- Stir in chicken, peas, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer briefly, then remove from heat.
- Pour the filling into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough evenly over the filling.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until biscuits are golden and filling is bubbling.
- Let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use rotisserie or leftover chicken for convenience.Substitute with canned biscuit dough for a shortcut.Add shredded cheese or fresh herbs to the biscuit dough for variation.Ensure the filling is thick and hot to prevent soggy biscuits.Bake in an oven-safe skillet for a rustic presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg