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Chicken and Biscuits

Easy homemade chicken and biscuits casserole is old-fashioned comfort. Creamy chicken and vegetable filling topped with fluffy, golden biscuits.

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 430 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided
  • 8 ounces sliced baby bella (cremini) mushrooms
  • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¾ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ cups milk (I used nonfat milk; unsweetened almond milk, 1%, 2%, or whole milk would all work well here)
  • 2 cups cooked and shredded boneless, skinless chicken breasts* about 8 ounces or 2 small breasts
  • 1 (16-ounce) bag frozen mixed vegetables (I used a blend of carrots, peas, and green beans)
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
  • 1 prepared Easy Drop Biscuits batter leave the batter unbaked

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Lightly coat an 8x10 or similar 2 1/2-quart casserole dish with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  2. Heat a large dutch oven or similar deep, heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of the oil to the pan. Once hot but not smoking, add the mushrooms and cook for 8 minutes, until the mushrooms are beginning to brown, stirring occasionally. Add the garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the mushrooms have browned more deeply, about 3 additional minutes.
  3. Sprinkle the flour over the top of the mushrooms. Drizzle in the remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil. Stir and cook until any white bits of flour disappear and the flour looks light golden, about 1 to 2 minutes. The mixture will seem dry. Slowly pour in the milk. Switch to a whisk and stir constantly. Bring to a low, gentle boil, continuing to whisk and scraping any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Continue to let bubble until thickened and reduced by about half, about 7 minutes, whisking very often. Turn off the heat. Stir in the chicken, frozen vegetables, and thyme. Taste and add additional salt and pepper as desired. Spoon the chicken mixture into the prepared dish.
  4. Drop the biscuit dough by rounded spoonfuls over the top, dispersing the biscuits evenly over the surface. Some of the filling will peek through.
  5. Bake until the biscuits are golden brown on top and cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool a few minutes. Serve hot.

Notes

  • *To cook the chicken in the Instant Pot, see this post for Instant Pot Chicken. To cook it in the slow cooker, see this post for Crock Pot Shredded Chicken. To bake it in the oven, see this post for Baked Chicken Breast. To make it on the stovetop, see this post for How to Cook Shredded Chicken. To cook it in the air fryer, see this post for Air Fryer Chicken Breast. 
  • TO MAKE AHEAD: The filling can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months (let thaw overnight in the refrigerator). The biscuit batter can be refrigerated and stored separately up to 1 day ahead.
  • TO STORE: This recipe tastes best the day it is made, but you can store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
  • TO REHEAT: Reheat gently in the microwave or oven at 350 degrees F.
  • TO FREEZE: Freeze leftovers in an airtight, freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating. 
  • TO MAKE VEGETARIAN: Substitute an additional 2 cups of chopped vegetables for the chicken.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1(of 6) Calories 430kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 56mg (19%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 9g (18%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 430

% Daily Value*

Serving 1(of 6)
Calories 430kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 56mg 19%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 9g 18%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.