Creamy Chicken and Biscuit Casserole

Course : Main Course
Cuisine : American
Prep Time : 35 minutes
Cook Time : 22 minutes
Total Time : 57 minutes
Servings : 6

Ingredients

Chicken Filling:

• 6 tbsp butter
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped carrots
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
• 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 4 cups cooked chicken, shredded
• 1/2 cup frozen peas

Biscuit Topping:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp dried parsley
• 1/8 tsp garlic powder
• 6 tbsp cold butter, cubed
• 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 3/4 – 1 cup buttermilk

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
2. In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Sauté the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic for about 4 minutes until softened.
3. Whisk in the flour, salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and nutmeg. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream until the mixture thickens and becomes bubbly.
4. Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the shredded chicken and frozen peas. Pour this mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.
5. While the filling is baking, prepare the biscuit topping. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, dried parsley, and garlic powder. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture becomes crumbly.
6. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, then add just enough buttermilk to form a soft dough.
7. Remove the casserole from the oven and top it with dollops of the biscuit dough.
8. Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown.
9. Allow the casserole to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Serve the creamy chicken filling topped with the golden brown biscuits.

Tips

• For speedy preparation, opt for a rotisserie chicken.
• If preferred, replace the roux with cream of chicken or mushroom soup.
• Consider using frozen mixed vegetables instead of carrots and peas.
• Accompany the casserole with a side salad or cranberry sauce to add a refreshing touch.
• Storage: Store leftover creamed chicken biscuit casserole in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat portions in the microwave or oven before serving.