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Creamy Chicken and Biscuit Casserole

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A comforting and easy-to-make casserole featuring tender chicken simmered in a creamy sauce topped with golden, flaky biscuits. Perfect for cozy family dinners and crowd-pleasing meals.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken works great!)
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots mix
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (use gluten-free flour if needed)
  • 1 ½ cups milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1 cup chicken broth (homemade or low-sodium store-bought)
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 cups self-rising biscuit mix
  • 2/3 cup whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. In a medium saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons flour, stirring constantly to form a roux. Cook for 1-2 minutes without browning.
  5. Slowly whisk in 1 ½ cups milk and 1 cup chicken broth, stirring continuously to prevent lumps. Simmer gently until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  6. Add shredded chicken, frozen peas and carrots, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through and veggies are tender.
  7. Pour the creamy chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  8. In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups self-rising biscuit mix with 2/3 cup whole milk. Stir until just combined; dough will be slightly sticky.
  9. Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough evenly over the chicken filling.
  10. Brush biscuit tops with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
  11. Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until biscuits are golden brown and filling is bubbly.
  12. Remove from oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

If biscuits brown too quickly, tent casserole with foil halfway through baking. For thicker filling, add extra flour during roux or simmer longer. Shred chicken finely for best texture. Do not overmix biscuit dough to keep biscuits tender and flaky. Rest casserole before serving for easier scooping and better flavor melding.

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