Creamy Chicken and Biscuits

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Old-Fashioned Creamy Chicken and Biscuits

Biscuits in various forms have been around since the Romans. And good ol’ Southern biscuits are thanks to human resourcefulness using available ingredients. Add chicken and cream, and you have the perfect comfort food Grandma would have been proud of. Creamy chicken and biscuits are similar to chicken pot pie but easier.

Recipe Ingredients

Biscuits

1. Dry Ingredients – All-purpose flour, a little sugar to enhance flavor, baking powder for a lift, and garlic powder and Creole seasoning to spice it up.
2. Butter – Unsalted butter delivers the necessary fat for tender, flaky biscuits. But you can also use lard or tallow.
3. Milk – I used whole milk for this recipe because the extra fat tenderizes the biscuits. Buttermilk adds flavor if you want to use it instead.
4. Cheese – Mild cheddar adds umami and cheesy goodness. However, Colby, Monterey Jack, and sharp cheddar are tasty too.

Chicken Stew 

1. Chicken – Boneless, skinless chicken cut into bite-sized pieces cooks faster. Or you could add leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken close to the end.
2. Seasonings – Sauteing onion, garlic, celery, thyme, bay leaves, and carrots in butter create a delicious flavor base.
3. All-Purpose Flour thickens the gravy for a creamier texture. A gluten-free all-purpose flour works as well.
4. Liquids – Chicken broth and milk create the base for the creamy stew. Low-fat milk or half-and-half are good too.
5. Creole Seasoning – I couldn’t resist adding my favorite all-purpose seasoning to spice things up.
6. Peas – These guys are classic in pot pie, but they cook fast, so we’ll add them closer to the end.

How to Make Creamy Chicken and Biscuits

Biscuits

• Dry Ingredients – Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl: flour, sugar, salt, garlic powder, baking powder, and Cajun Creole seasoning. (Photo 1)
• Add Liquid – Gently stir butter and milk into the dry ingredients until moistened and it holds together (like a ball). (Photos 2-3)
• Cheese – Next, fold the cheese in with a spoon. Chill the dough in the refrigerator while you make the chicken stew. (Photo 4)

Chicken Gravy

• Preheat oven to 400℉ (205℃). Then, heat butter or oil in a large pot over medium heat.
• Brown Chicken – Add chicken and let it rest for about 30 seconds before stirring. Cook for 4-5 minutes or until the chicken is slightly brown. (Photo 5)
• Season – Add onion, garlic, celery, and thyme, stir for about a minute, and add carrots and bay leaves. Continue cooking for an additional 3-4 minutes. (Photos 7)
• Gravy – In a large bowl, whisk milk, chicken broth, and flour until thoroughly combined. (Photo 8)
• Cook – Gently stir the mixture into the pot. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly for 8-10 minutes or until thickened and bubbling. (Photo 9)
• Adjust Seasoning – Stir in peas and Creole seasoning. Adjust salt, pepper, and seasonings to taste. Remove from heat. (Photo 10)
• Assemble – Place chicken mixture into a 9×13 casserole or baking dish. (Photo 11)
• Add Biscuits – Remove the biscuit dough from the fridge. Scoop about three tablespoons at a time onto the chicken stew (or divide it into 8-10 portions). Drop the biscuits on the chicken filling. Leave some space between them because they increase in size as they cook. (Photo 12)
• Bake – Place the casserole in the oven and bake at 400℉ (205℃) for 12-15 minutes or until slightly brown and the biscuits are cooked through. You may want to test the biscuits for doneness with a toothpick after about 12 minutes.
• Serve – Remove from the oven. Scoop biscuits and a portion of the stew onto each serving plate and serve hot. Enjoy!!!

Recipe Variations

1. Add Bacon – Fry up some bacon and crumble it into the gravy before baking for a delicious spin. You could add bacon bits to the biscuit batter for bacon cheese biscuits! 😋
2. Leftover Chicken Makeover – Use leftover shredded chicken and add it at the same time as the peas.
3. Different Veggies – Add more veggies, like broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, mushrooms, eggplant, etc.
4. Creamy Turkey and Biscuits – Use leftover turkey for a quick comfort food after the holidays.

Tips and Tricks 

1. Avoid overmixing the dough, which makes tough biscuits.
2. Get all your biscuit ingredients super cold before making them. You can even freeze your flour and bowls.
3. To make the gravy thicker, add more flour. To make it thinner, add more milk.

Make-Ahead Instructions

To make this recipe ahead, make the biscuits and filling as instructed. Then, drop three tablespoons of biscuit dough on a sheet pan and freeze them. As soon as they’re solid, keep them frozen in a freezer ziplock bag for up to three months. Let the filling cool completely, and then freeze it in an airtight container for up to three months or until ready to bake.

Thaw the biscuits and the filling in the fridge overnight. Pour the filling into your baking dish, top with the biscuits, and bake as instructed.

Serving and Storage Instructions

Soul-satisfying creamy chicken and biscuits are best hot and fresh from the oven. Please let it cool enough not to burn your tongue.😉

Store leftover creamy chicken and biscuits in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or in the freezer for 2-3 months. Reheat in a 350℉ (175℃) oven until heated through.

What to Serve With Creamy Chicken and Biscuits

This already indulgent meal goes great with an avocado corn salad, bacon broccoli salad, or vinegar coleslaw. Top it off with a pumpkin pie for dessert.

More Satisfying Comfort Food Recipes to Try

1. Southern Baked Mac and Cheese
2. Chicken and Dumpling
3. Southern Fried Catfish
4. Smoked Deviled Eggs

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