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Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

Chicken Pot Pie Casserole

Delicious and comforting Chicken Pot Pie Casserole featuring tender chicken and vegetables topped with flaky biscuits.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course main dish
Cuisine American
Servings 5 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • baking dish
  • mixing spoon

Ingredients
  

Vegetables

  • 1 medium yellow onion
  • 3 medium carrots
  • 3 medium stalks celery
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • ½ medium bunch fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Other Ingredients

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter divided
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt plus more as needed
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus more as needed
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth or 1 (14.5-ounce) can
  • 1 cup whole or 2% milk
  • 1 pound cooked boneless chicken (about 4 cups)
  • 1 cup frozen peas (do not thaw)
  • 1 can refrigerated jumbo- or grand-size biscuits such as Pillsbury Grands Buttermilk (about 16-ounce)

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 375°F.
  • Dice the onion and prepare the carrots, celery, and thyme as described.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté onions, carrots, celery, thyme, salt, and pepper until softened.
  • Add flour and garlic, stirring to coat vegetables. Slowly add broth and milk, scraping skillet to release browned bits. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and let simmer until thickened. Meanwhile, shred or dice the cooked chicken.
  • Add chicken and peas to the skillet, combine, and season as needed. Transfer to baking dish and layer biscuits on top.
  • Bake until biscuits are golden brown and filling is bubbling, about 20 to 30 minutes. Check after 15 minutes and cover if necessary.
  • Melt remaining butter and brush over biscuits before serving.

Notes

This casserole can be customized with different vegetables or types of protein as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
Keyword biscuit topping, casserole, chicken pot pie, comfort food, easy dinner
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