Description
Chicken Pot Pie Casserole with Cheddar Biscuits is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy family dinners. This hearty dish features tender chunks of chicken and a medley of vegetables enveloped in a creamy sauce, all topped with golden, flaky cheddar biscuits. It’s a satisfying one-dish meal that brings warmth and joy to any table. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, this casserole will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, cubed
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
- 1 1/4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, divided
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until softened.
- Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute to create a roux.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk until smooth; simmer until thickened.
- Add chicken, mixed vegetables, thyme, salt, and pepper; mix well and remove from heat.
- Pour filling into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- For biscuits: whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cut in cold butter until crumbly; stir in cheese.
- Gradually add buttermilk until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough over the filling; sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until biscuits are golden brown and filling is bubbly.
- Let stand before serving; garnish with parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 228g)
- Calories: 423
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 576mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 73mg