I always find joy in making a Homemade Chicken Pot Pie that is bursting with flavor. Fresh chicken, tender carrots and a medley of vegetables mingle perfectly in a creamy sauce crowned with buttery biscuits. The simplicity and comfort blend easily into my weeknight routine, making it delightful and satisfying.
I was really excited to try out this Easy Chicken Pot Pie With Biscuits recipe because it packs so many flavors in one dish. I tossed in 1 lb of fully cooked chicken with diced onions, carrots, and celery to build a hearty base.
A couple of cloves of minced garlic give it that extra punch while a splash of 1 cup milk mixed with 2 cups chicken broth creates the creamy sauce that’s just perfect. I also added in frozen peas and corn kernels to bring in some extra color and taste.
For the biscuits, mixing all-purpose flour with baking powder, salt, and a bit of melted butter not only makes them tender but they form a delightful topping that crumbles just right when baked. It’s like combining the best parts of comfort food with a twist from homemade chicken pot pie and even touches of ideas you find in recipes like Campbell’s Chicken Pot Pie Recipe.
I think you’ll love it!
Why I Like this Recipe
I really love making this chicken pot pie with biscuits. It always reminds me of home and makes me feel cozy, even on hectic days. Here are some reasons why I like this recipe:
1. I love the mix of tender chicken and the colorful veggies. They come together in a creamy sauce that makes every bite so comforting.
2. The recipe is super budget-friendly and fast, which makes it my go-to dish when I don’t have a lot of time or money for cooking fancy meals.
3. I really dig the homemade biscuits on top. They turn out perfectly golden and tender every time, giving the whole meal a satisfying crunch and warmth.
4. It just feels like a big hug in a bowl. When I eat it, it cheers me up and makes me feel all warm inside, even if it isnt the healthiest option ever.
This dish may not be anything gourmet, but it works for me because it fills me with comfort and makes my day a bit brighter.
Ingredients
- Cooked chicken is rich in protein and gives this dish a hearty, meaty taste.
- Carrots add natural sweetness and vitamins for a crunchy, healthy filling.
- Onions bring a sharp flavor that deepens the overall savory taste.
- Frozen peas and corn offer texture bursts with a mildly sweet kick.
- Chicken broth creates a rich base full of deep umami flavor.
- Biscuits made from flour, milk, and butter add a tender, golden crust.
- Garlic and celery add a zesty aroma and crisp crunch to the mix.
Ingredient Quantities
- 1 lb cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (for biscuits)
- 1 tbsp baking powder (for biscuits)
- 1/2 tsp salt (for biscuits)
- 1/2 cup milk (for biscuits)
- 1/3 cup melted butter or vegetable oil (for biscuits)
How to Make this
1. Preheat your oven to 425°F and grease a baking dish.
2. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, celery and minced garlic, and cook until they’re softened.
3. Stir in the 1/3 cup of flour and mix well so that it coats all the veggies.
4. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk, making sure there are no lumps in the sauce. Add the dried thyme, bay leaf, salt and pepper.
5. Mix in the cooked chicken, frozen peas and corn. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
6. Pour the chicken and vegetable mixture into your greased baking dish.
7. For the biscuits, in a separate bowl, combine the 2 cups all-purpose flour, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
8. Stir in the 1/2 cup milk and melted butter (or oil) until just mixed; be careful not to overwork the dough.
9. Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough evenly on top of the chicken mixture.
10. Bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving and enjoy your meal!
Equipment Needed
1. Oven – You’ll need to preheat this to 425°F and have a baking dish ready to grease.
2. Large pot – This is required to melt butter and cook the diced veggies.
3. Whisk – Important for gradually mixing in the chicken broth and milk without leaving lumps.
4. Wooden spoon – Use this for stirring the vegetables and combining the sauce ingredients.
5. Mixing bowl – A separate one is needed for preparing the biscuit dough.
6. Cutting board – Essential for chopping the onion, carrots, celery, and mincing the garlic.
7. Sharp knife – For dicing and chopping all the necessary vegetables.
8. Measuring cups and spoons – These keep all your ingredient amounts accurate.
9. Spatula – Handy for dropping spoonfuls of the biscuit dough evenly on top of the filling.
FAQ
Easy Chicken Pot Pie With Biscuits Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- If you’re out of chicken, you can use turkey instead for a similar taste or even tofu if you’d prefer a veggie option
- If you need a substitute for the onion, try using a red onion or a few shallots; they add a slightly sweeter flavor
- If butter isn’t available for the filling, olive oil works well though it might change the richness a bit
- For the biscuits, if you’re low on all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour can be used; the texture might be a bit denser but it’s still tasty
Pro Tips
1. When you’re sautéeing the veggies, let ’em get a little browned so they add a deeper flavor to the dish. This little browned bits really step up the taste game.
2. Mix your flour in slowly and steadily when making the sauce. If you whisk too fast or dump it all in at once, you might end up with lumps that ruin the smoothness of your gravy.
3. For your biscuit topping, be extra careful not to overwork the dough. Stir it just until it’s combined; overmixing makes the biscuits tough and you want them light and fluffy.
4. If you wanna mix it up, try adding a pinch more of your favorite dried herbs or even a dash of paprika. It’s a simple tweak that can switch up the flavor and make your dish stand out a bit more.
Easy Chicken Pot Pie With Biscuits Recipe
My favorite Easy Chicken Pot Pie With Biscuits Recipe
Equipment Needed:
1. Oven – You’ll need to preheat this to 425°F and have a baking dish ready to grease.
2. Large pot – This is required to melt butter and cook the diced veggies.
3. Whisk – Important for gradually mixing in the chicken broth and milk without leaving lumps.
4. Wooden spoon – Use this for stirring the vegetables and combining the sauce ingredients.
5. Mixing bowl – A separate one is needed for preparing the biscuit dough.
6. Cutting board – Essential for chopping the onion, carrots, celery, and mincing the garlic.
7. Sharp knife – For dicing and chopping all the necessary vegetables.
8. Measuring cups and spoons – These keep all your ingredient amounts accurate.
9. Spatula – Handy for dropping spoonfuls of the biscuit dough evenly on top of the filling.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup frozen corn kernels
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (for biscuits)
- 1 tbsp baking powder (for biscuits)
- 1/2 tsp salt (for biscuits)
- 1/2 cup milk (for biscuits)
- 1/3 cup melted butter or vegetable oil (for biscuits)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 425°F and grease a baking dish.
2. In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, celery and minced garlic, and cook until they’re softened.
3. Stir in the 1/3 cup of flour and mix well so that it coats all the veggies.
4. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk, making sure there are no lumps in the sauce. Add the dried thyme, bay leaf, salt and pepper.
5. Mix in the cooked chicken, frozen peas and corn. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
6. Pour the chicken and vegetable mixture into your greased baking dish.
7. For the biscuits, in a separate bowl, combine the 2 cups all-purpose flour, baking powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
8. Stir in the 1/2 cup milk and melted butter (or oil) until just mixed; be careful not to overwork the dough.
9. Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough evenly on top of the chicken mixture.
10. Bake in the oven for 18-20 minutes or until the biscuits are golden brown. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving and enjoy your meal!