Cheddar Chicken Pot Pie Biscuit (Printable)

Warm cheddar chicken pie features creamy filling and crisp biscuit topping for comfort food cravings.

# Ingredient List:

→ Filling

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
02 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
03 - 2 cups mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
04 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
05 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 1/3 cup unsalted butter
07 - 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
08 - 2 cups chicken broth
09 - 1 cup whole milk
10 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
11 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
12 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

→ Biscuit Crust

13 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
14 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
15 - 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
16 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
17 - 3/4 cup whole milk

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C). Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion and garlic until fragrant and soft, about 2 minutes.
02 - Sprinkle flour over the cooked onion and garlic, stirring to combine well. Cook for 1 minute until mixture bubbles.
03 - Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Cook until thickened, approximately 3–4 minutes. Add diced chicken, mixed vegetables, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir and simmer gently for 2 minutes.
04 - Remove filling from heat and fold in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and evenly distributed. Transfer mixture into a greased 9-inch (23 cm) baking dish.
05 - In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk until just combined for a sticky dough.
06 - Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough evenly over chicken mixture in the baking dish. Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes until biscuits are golden brown and filling is bubbling.
07 - Allow pot pie to rest for 5 minutes before serving warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses rotisserie chicken or any cooked leftovers in your fridge
  • Flaky biscuit topping bakes right on the pie for fewer dishes
  • Cheddar makes each bite cheesy and satisfying
  • Vegetables sneak in nutrition
  • Ready in under an hour if you prep as you go
02 -
  • Super high in protein and comfort value
  • Biscuit topping gets irresistibly crisp and cheesy
  • A classic makeahead casserole
03 -
  • Always shred your own cheese for the gooeyest melty topping
  • Cold butter and very light hands make biscuits sky high
  • Let the filling bubble and thicken before adding the biscuit topping so you never get soggy dough
  • If your family loves spice fold a pinch of cayenne into the biscuit dough for a little kick

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