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Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits Recipe

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This Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits is a comforting and hearty dish featuring tender shredded chicken and garden vegetables in a creamy sauce, topped with golden, fluffy homemade biscuits. Using a combination of fresh aromatics, chicken broth, and cream, this recipe offers rich flavors in a classic pot pie style, baked in a Dutch oven for an easy, one-pot meal perfect for cozy dinners.

Ingredients

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Biscuit Dough

  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 6 tablespoons very cold salted butter
  • 3/4 cup whole milk

Filling

  • 4 tablespoons salted butter
  • a few sprigs of thyme
  • 4 shallots, minced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 carrots, peeled and sliced thinly (about 2 1/2 cups)
  • 4 celery stalks, chopped (about 1 cup)
  • 2 teaspoons coarse kosher salt, divided
  • 1/3 cup flour
  • splash of dry white wine (about 1/2 cup, substitute chicken broth if preferred)
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream (optional substitution: use whole milk)
  • 4 cups shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
  • one 10-ounce bag of frozen peas
  • tiny squeeze of lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Biscuits: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). In a bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Grate the very cold butter and work it into the dry ingredients using your hands until the mixture is crumbly. Add milk and gently stir with a fork to bring the dough together. Turn the dough onto a clean surface, fold it over several times to create a 1-2 inch thick layer. Roll into a flat block and cut into 6-8 biscuits using a cutter, glass rim, or knife.
  2. Make the Filling: In a large oven-safe Dutch oven or deep pan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add minced shallots, garlic, and thyme sprigs; sauté for about 5 minutes until fragrant and softened. Add sliced carrots, chopped celery, and 1 teaspoon of coarse kosher salt; continue sautéing for another 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
  3. Thicken the Base: Sprinkle the flour over the sautéed vegetables and cook for 1-2 minutes to eliminate raw flour taste. Pour in the white wine or chicken broth and let the mixture bubble, reducing slightly. Slowly add chicken broth, whole milk, and heavy cream in stages, stirring constantly and allowing the mixture to thicken into a creamy, soup-like consistency. Remove sprigs of thyme.
  4. Add Chicken and Peas: Stir in the shredded chicken and frozen peas. Season with the remaining teaspoon of salt, freshly ground black pepper to taste, and a tiny squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
  5. Assemble and Bake: Arrange the prepared biscuits evenly on top of the filling in the Dutch oven. Brush the biscuit tops with milk or butter to encourage browning. Place the pot pie in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, until the filling is hot and bubbly and the biscuits are cooked through and golden brown.
  6. Rest and Serve: Remove from the oven and let the pot pie rest for 10 minutes before serving. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Enjoy your delicious, comforting chicken pot pie with biscuits!

Notes

  • You can substitute white wine with additional chicken broth if you prefer a non-alcoholic version.
  • If you don’t have whole milk, you can use 2% milk, but whole milk or a mix with cream yields a richer filling.
  • Using rotisserie chicken cuts down prep time and adds great flavor.
  • For a dairy-free option, substitute butter and milk with plant-based alternatives, though biscuits may have a slightly different texture.
  • Ensure the butter is very cold when making the biscuit dough for flakier biscuits.
  • Cook the vegetables until just tender to preserve some bite and freshness.
  • Use a large oven-safe Dutch oven to make baking and serving easier.
  • Letting the pot pie rest before serving allows the filling to thicken and makes slicing the biscuits cleaner.

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