Mom's Fabulous Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuit Crust

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This chicken pot pie with biscuits is easy to make with leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken from the supermarket for a cozy, comforting dinner. It's full of fresh vegetables for added flavor but you can use frozen vegetables for even quicker prep.

Submitted by Pam
Updated on June 7, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
1 7x11-inch pot pie
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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup butter

  • 1 small onion, chopped

  • 3 medium celery ribs, chopped

  • 3 medium carrots, chopped

  • ⅔ cup frozen peas

  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

  • ¼ teaspoon dried thyme

  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 cups lower-sodium chicken broth

  • ⅔ cup half-and-half cream

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 3 cups cooked chicken, cut into bite-size pieces

  • 1 (16.3 ounce) can refrigerated flaky-style biscuits (such as Pillsbury Grands®)

  • 1 large egg yolk, beaten

  • 1 tablespoon water

Directions

  1. Gather your ingredients and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add onion, celery, and carrots and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 15 minutes.

  3. Stir in peas, flour, parsley, and thyme and cook, stirring constantly, until the flour coats the vegetables and begins to fry, about 5 minutes.

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  4. Whisk in chicken broth and half-and-half, and cook until the sauce is thick and bubbling. Stir in cooked chicken, and season with salt and pepper.

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  5. Transfer chicken, vegetables, and sauce into a 7x11-inch baking dish. Arrange biscuits on top of the filling.

  6. Beat egg yolk with water in a small bowl. Brush mixture over the biscuits.

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  7. Bake in the preheated oven until the biscuits are golden brown and the pie filling is bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes.

  8. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

412 Calories
23g Fat
30g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 412
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 29%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 708mg 31%
Total Carbohydrate 30g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Protein 20g 39%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 77mg 6%
Iron 3mg 14%
Potassium 159mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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