Creamed Chicken and Biscuits Casserole
Creamed chicken and biscuits is a classic comfort food dish that has been enjoyed for generations. This hearty and flavorful meal is made with tender chicken, carrots, and peas smothered in a creamy gravy, and served with fluffy and cheesy biscuits on the side. It is a perfect dish for a cozy family dinner or a comforting meal on a cold winter night.
Servings 6
Calories 633kcal
Ingredients
Filling
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups chicken cooked and shredded
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
Biscuits
- 2 cups flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
- 6 tablespoons butter cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- ¾-1 cup buttermilk
Instructions
Filling:
- Heat the oven to 350°. Spray a 9x13-inch pan with cooking spray.
- Melt the butter in a large pan and cook the onions, carrots, celery and garlic for 4 minutes. Stir in the flour, salt, and pepper. Add the Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and nutmeg.
- Whisk in the broth and heavy cream and add the chicken and peas.
- Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Remove and place the biscuits on the chicken and bake for another 15 minutes.
- Gently lift a biscuit to make sure it has baked all the way through.
Biscuits
- Combine the flour, baking powder, parsley, and garlic powder, then use a fork or pastry blender to cut the butter into the flour until it is very fine and completely coated with flour. Add the cheese and stir.
- Stir in ¾ cup buttermilk until a nice dough forms. If the dough is too dry, add a little milk at a time until a nice dough forms.
Notes
Tips:
You can bake the biscuits over the creamed chicken, or separately by themself.
Don’t over mix the biscuit dough or it will get tough. Storage:
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
You can bake the biscuits over the creamed chicken, or separately by themself.
Don’t over mix the biscuit dough or it will get tough. Storage:
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 633kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 114mg | Sodium: 811mg | Potassium: 798mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 4779IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 315mg | Iron: 4mg
