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The idea of writing a recipe for chicken pot pie with biscuits is a high-risk endeavor. For many, a comfort food staple such as pot pie means that many a food memory exists for anyone who loves it. And what’s hard is that food memories are nearly impossible to live up to. Instead, the food always seems… off, not tasting like Grandma’s, a favorite restaurant, or Mom’s version.
When it comes to a classic, I find it best to stick to the basic ingredients and make each one shine. Instead of adding new flavors and fusions, it’s always best to make it the best it can be. So this one’s full of nostalgia and good techniques.
I’m always looking for ways to add more flavor whenever possible. And sometimes, it’s the simplest methods that add the most flavor, such as roasting vegetables, which is pretty much my weekly go-to routine no matter what I’m making. Under high heat and coated in oil, vegetables gain so much flavor and maintain their texture.
For this recipe, carrots and sweet potatoes are roasted with the chicken. Roasting these denser vegetables before mixing everything together helps cut down on the total time and brings out their natural sweetness.
The definitive feature of a pot pie is the fillings’ thickness. This texture is what draws people in and causes them to make it time and again. The equal parts of flour and butter provide thickness, and without this duality, the ingredients wouldn’t hold together. The rest of the filling is simple: onions and celery mixed with this thickened mixture.
I’ve never been a fan of a crusted pot pie. Instead, I opt for a drop biscuit topping. I know, I know… no matter where you are on this scale, hear me out first. Using the traditional method, the crust needs to be extra sturdy to withstand the filling, and it often ends up becoming soggy. I bypass any crust and go directly to biscuits.
Drop biscuits are a total time saver. Since they take away the extra time of making a crust, chilling it, and rolling it out, they end up being super quick. Plus, the ingredients are pantry staples. These biscuits will create a slightly more wet and shaggy batter. Once mixed up, they’re scooped into rounds and placed on top of the prepared filling. During the baking, they become golden with a perfectly crispy crust on top. Voila!
More Chicken Recipes
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- One pan chicken, chickpeas, and broccoli
- Korean-style chicken lettuce cups
- Baked crispy chicken strips
- The best roast chicken
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Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup (⅔ stick) unsalted butter
- ¾ cup diced onion (about 1 onion)
- ¾ cup diced celery (about 2 stalks)
- 2 tsp kosher salt separated
- 1 lb chicken breast boneless & skinless (about 2-3 breasts)
- 1 ½ cups chopped carrots (about 3 carrots)
- 1 cup diced sweet potato
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup white wine
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 ¾ cups chicken stock
- 1 cup pearl onions
- 1 cup peas
For the biscuits
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- 8 tbsp (1 stick) unsalted butter diced and kept cold
- 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
- kosher salt on top of biscuits
Instructions
For the filling
- Preheat oven to 425°F. In a 6-quart stockpot, melt the butter and sauté the onion and celery with 1 tsp salt over medium-low heat. Sauté until the onion is soft and translucent but not browned, 6-8 minutes.⅓ cup (⅔ stick) unsalted butter, ¾ cup diced onion (about 1 onion), ¾ cup diced celery (about 2 stalks), 2 tsp kosher salt
- While the onion and celery are sautéing, prepare the roasted vegetables. Place the carrots, sweet potatoes, and chicken breast on a large sheet pan. Drizzle with olive oil, 1 tsp salt, and black pepper. Roast in the preheated oven until the chicken registers 160°F and the vegetables are tender when inserted with a knife. Remove from oven and set aside.1 lb chicken breast, 1 ½ cups chopped carrots (about 3 carrots), 1 cup diced sweet potato, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Once the onion and celery are soft and translucent, add the flour. Stir and cook the flour until it is slightly toasted and just starting to stick to the bottom of the stockpot, 3-4 minutes. Pour in the white wine, Dijon mustard, and thyme. Whisk until smooth. At first, the flour will be clumpy. Continue to whisk and add the chicken stock until the mixture is smooth and thick. Stir in the pearl onions and peas to warm through, 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and add the roasted carrots, sweet potatoes, and shredded chicken. Pour into a greased 9 x 13-inch baking dish and prepare biscuits.⅓ cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup white wine, 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, 2 tsp dried thyme, 2 ¾ cups chicken stock, 1 cup pearl onions, 1 cup peas
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Stir to combine. Add the diced butter and, using a pastry cutter or hands, work into flour until it resembles a coarse grainy texture. Add buttermilk and stir. The dough will be shaggy and almost batter-like.2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking soda, 2 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp kosher salt, 2 tsp granulated sugar, 8 tbsp (1 stick) unsalted butter, 1 ¼ cups buttermilk
- Scoop biscuits onto the top of the prepared filling, making approximately 12 biscuits. Sprinkle with salt and bake in the preheated 425°F oven until the biscuits are golden and the filling is bubbling, 30-40 minutes. Remove from oven and cool 10 minutes before serving.kosher salt on top of biscuits
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Nutrition
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Delicious!
Next time I would cut the amount of onion, a bit too much for us.
I didn’t add wine, as I didnt have any.
i love your recipes and do make them. I want to make this one but I don’t cook with wine. I have lots of white wine in my place does it matter what type of wine or the sugar count
Made this for dinner on Saturday and my husband’s comment after several mouthfulls was: THIS IS A KEEPER! I have an old family recipe that I have been making for over 50 years. And, although quite delicious, it was quite a s l o w task to put together. Your recipe somehow has the same amazing tastes and textures with much less ado! And I thank you for that. You keep being amazing you and sharing your wonderful self and all your talents with us!
I have already made this recipe twice! Unbelievably delicious… I feel like I’m eating from a five star restaurant! Actually making it tomorrow night for some guests!
Kaleb you are awesome!.
I have made this twice very delicious and simple. My only issue to try it again is I cannot get the biscuits right. They do not fully cook on the bottom and are raw and taste like baking soda. Nice and brown on outside , even left them longer and the whole meal looks amazing but when going to serve the biscuits are raw on the bottom against the casserole and unfortunately not edible. If I can figure out what I am doing wrong I will definately make this again with the biscuits on top.
I’ve made this recipe twice now and ended up cooking for about an hour in order to get biscuits cooked through underneath. Had to cover with foil because they brown on top quickly. Really bummed because it’s a tasty dish!
I made this recipe because what better comfort food is there than chicken pot pie. I did not put the sweet potatoes in, but the next time I will try it. I was so proud of myself because this is first time I actually made homemade biscuits, and I thought it was a really interesting new way to make chicken pot pie. I will definitely make this again. I also love how the chicken and vegetables get roasted first.
This recipe is delicious! Loved it and the drop biscuits the best ones I have ever had! Made it for my 83 year old Mother and she agrees!
I made this last week for my boyfriend and I almost thought he was going to propose marriage. I did marinate the chicken in your favorite grilled chicken marinade for no reason…just for fun…and the recipe was still amazing. Kaleb, you are a breath of fresh air.
I LOVE your recipes.! I watched you and your Gramma. She loved you dearly and was happy and proud of .you. i am an observant person.Thank u for teaching !!!! You are so good at it. !
I made this chicken pot pie tonight for dinner. Best we’ve ever tasted!! Loved the biscuits on top. It was delicious!