Description
This Simple Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits is the ultimate comfort food—warm, creamy, and topped with golden, flaky biscuits. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, this easy dinner recipe uses rotisserie chicken and frozen vegetables for quick prep without sacrificing flavor. If you’re looking for a hearty, homemade meal that delivers on both taste and texture, this is it. Great for meal prep, family dinners, or when you just need a little comfort. Ideal as a quick dinner idea, warm lunch, or delicious food idea for gatherings.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
2 cups cooked shredded rotisserie chicken
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
1 can refrigerated buttermilk biscuits (8 count)
1 tablespoon melted butter (for brushing)
1 teaspoon chopped parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Whisk in the flour to form a smooth paste.
3. Gradually add chicken broth, whisking continuously until thickened.
4. Stir in the milk, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
5. Add the shredded chicken and frozen vegetables, stirring until heated through.
6. Pour the creamy filling into a 9×13-inch baking dish.
7. Top with the biscuits, spacing slightly apart.
8. Brush biscuit tops with melted butter and sprinkle with parsley if using.
9. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25-30 minutes until biscuits are golden and filling is bubbling.
10. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make sure your filling is hot before adding the biscuits—this helps them bake evenly.
Don’t overcrowd the top with biscuits, they need space to rise and brown.
Use ceramic or glass baking dish for best heat distribution and even biscuit baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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