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
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Sauté the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic for about 4 minutes until softened.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese, then add just enough buttermilk to form a soft dough.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and top it with dollops of the biscuit dough.
- Return the casserole to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown.
- 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.