🥘 Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuits

A comforting, creamy chicken pot pie topped with buttery, golden biscuits instead of a traditional pie crust. This cozy dish is perfect for weeknight dinners, family gatherings, or cold evenings.

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🧾 Ingredients

For the Filling

• 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup milk or cream
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• 1 tbsp chopped parsley

For the Biscuits

(You can use homemade or store-bought biscuits.)

Homemade biscuit option:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp sugar
• ½ tsp salt
• 6 tbsp cold butter, cubed
• ¾ cup buttermilk

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the filling

1. Heat butter in a skillet.
2. Add onions, carrots, and celery; cook 5 minutes until soft.
3. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
4. Stir in flour and mix well to form a roux.
5. Slowly add chicken broth and milk, stirring constantly until thick.
6. Add chicken, peas, thyme, salt, and pepper.
7. Simmer 3–4 minutes until creamy.
8. Transfer the filling to a baking dish.

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2. Make the biscuits (if homemade)

1. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, sugar, and salt.
2. Cut in the cold butter until crumbly.
3. Add buttermilk and mix gently.
4. Turn dough onto a floured surface and cut into 8–10 biscuits.

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3. Assemble

• Place the uncooked biscuits on top of the filling.

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4. Bake

• Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, or until biscuits are golden and filling is bubbly.

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🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Serve with a fresh green salad
• Pair with roasted vegetables (broccoli, asparagus, green beans)
• Add a side of mashed potatoes for extra comfort
• Serve with cranberry sauce (great flavor contrast)
• Add garlic bread or dinner rolls for larger meals

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❓ FAQs

1. Can I use rotisserie chicken?

Yes! It’s easy, tender, and perfect for pot pie.

2. Can I use store-bought biscuits?

Absolutely. Canned biscuits save time and bake perfectly.

3. Can I make it ahead?

Yes — assemble the filling and store in the fridge for 24 hours. Add biscuits before baking.

4. Can I freeze chicken pot pie?

Yes. Freeze the filling separately. Add fresh biscuits when baking.

5. Can I add other vegetables?

Yes — mushrooms, corn, spinach, and potatoes work very well.

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🔗 Similar Recipes : 

1. Classic Chicken Pot Pie
2. Creamy Chicken and Dumplings
3. Chicken and Biscuits Casserole
4. Chicken Mushroom Pie
5. Chicken Shepherd’s Pie