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Chicken Pot Pie With Biscuits

You’ll spend 15 minutes prepping, then let the oven do the rest. Perfect for a weeknight dinner when you want something homemade without spending all night in the kitchen. Enjoy Tonight🍽💖
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 4
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ingredients List for Chicken Pot Pie With Biscuits

For the Filling:

  • 2 cups cooked chicken shredded (rotisserie chicken works great!)
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour for thickening
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half for extra creaminess
  • 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or fresh if you have it

For the Biscuit Topping:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder optional, but adds great flavor
  • 6 tablespoons cold butter cubed
  • Âľ cup whole milk or buttermilk

Substitutions & Tips:

  • Chicken: Swap for turkey or even tofu for a vegetarian twist.
  • Milk: Use dairy-free alternatives like oat milk or almond milk.
  • Flour: A 1:1 gluten-free flour works well if needed.
  • Biscuits: Short on time? Use store-bought biscuit dough!

Instructions
 

How to Cook Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits: A Step-by-Step Guide

  • Cooking this recipe is super simple! Follow these easy steps, and you’ll have a warm, comforting meal ready in no time.

Step 1: Preheat & Prep

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  • Shred your cooked chicken (or cook it if needed).
  • Dice the onion, carrots, and celery into small pieces.
  • Measure out all your ingredients—this makes cooking way easier!

Step 2: Cook the Filling

  • Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add onions, carrots, and celery. SautĂ© for 5 minutes until they soften.
  • Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds (just until fragrant).
  • Sprinkle in 1/3 cup of flour, stirring constantly for 1 minute to coat everything.
  • Slowly pour in 2 cups of chicken broth, stirring to avoid lumps.
  • Add 1 cup of milk and stir for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and thyme, then stir in the shredded chicken and peas.
  • Remove from heat and pour the mixture into a 9x13-inch baking dish.

Step 3: Make the Biscuits

  • In a bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups flour, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder.
  • Cut in 6 tablespoons of cold butter using a fork or your hands until it looks like coarse crumbs.
  • Pour in Âľ cup of milk, stirring just until combined—don’t overmix!
  • Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough evenly over the filling.

Step 4: Bake & Serve

  • Place the dish in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and the filling is bubbling.
  • Let it rest for 5 minutes (it’s crazy hot!).
  • Serve and enjoy every creamy, buttery bite!
  • That’s it! Super easy, super delicious, and perfect for any night of the week.