Description
Cheddar Bay Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie is a comforting easy dinner perfect for family dinners and weeknight meals. This pot pie recipe combines tender chicken with cheesy biscuits for a hearty and delicious comfort food dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 2 cups frozen peas and carrots
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for filling)
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cup whole milk (for filling)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (for biscuits)
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2/3 cup whole milk (for biscuits)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Set your oven to 400°F and warm a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Melt butter in the pan, then stir in 1/4 cup flour and cook the roux for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Slowly add the chicken broth and 3/4 cup milk while whisking until the mixture thickens and becomes smooth.
- Stir in shredded chicken, peas and carrots, thyme, salt, and pepper, then let it simmer gently for 2 to 3 minutes while tasting and adjusting seasoning.
- In a bowl, mix together the 2 cups flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cheddar cheese, and a pinch of salt.
- Pour in 2/3 cup milk and melted butter, stirring just until combined to form the biscuit dough.
- Spoon the biscuit dough in drops over the hot filling, spacing them apart.
- Bake uncovered for 20 to 25 minutes until the biscuits turn golden and are fully cooked.
- Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the top and allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and flavorful shortcut
- Chill the biscuit dough briefly before baking for fluffier results
- Swap veggies or cheese based on what you have on hand
- For crisp tops, broil 2–3 minutes at the end
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 95mg