Description
Comfort cuisine reaches new heights with chicken pot pie casserole, blending classic flavors into a hearty dish that warms souls. Creamy chicken, tender vegetables, and flaky pastry create a memorable meal that draws family and friends together around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 (16.3 ounces / 462 grams) tube of biscuit dough
Vegetables:
- 3 medium carrots, diced (1.5 cups / 224 milliliters)
- 3 celery stalks, diced (1.5 cups / 224 milliliters)
- 1 large yellow onion, diced (1.5 cups / 224 milliliters)
- 1 cup frozen peas
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a temperature of 375°F and apply a light coating of grease to a rectangular baking vessel.
- Melt butter in a skillet over moderate heat, introducing chopped carrots, celery, and onion. Allow vegetables to soften and become translucent.
- Sprinkle aromatic thyme, along with salt and pepper over the vegetable mixture. Dust the surface with flour and integrate thoroughly to create a smooth base.
- Carefully stream milk and broth into the skillet, whisking continuously until the liquid transforms into a rich, velvety consistency. Incorporate tangy mustard and garlic powder for enhanced flavor depth.
- Fold tender chicken pieces and verdant peas into the creamy vegetable mixture, ensuring even distribution of ingredients.
- Gently transfer the entire savory mixture into the prepared baking dish, creating an even layer of filling.
- Arrange biscuit dough across the top of the casserole, covering the entire surface with a rustic, golden-potential topping.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, watching for a beautifully bronzed biscuit crust and bubbling filling that signals perfect doneness.
Notes
- Swap frozen biscuits with homemade or gluten-free versions for personalized dietary needs.
- Add extra vegetables like mushrooms or spinach to boost nutrition and create more texture variety.
- Consider using rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation and enhanced flavor depth.
- Reduce sodium by selecting low-sodium broth and monitoring added salt during cooking process.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg