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Chicken and Biscuits

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A comforting dish of tender chicken in a creamy savory sauce topped with fluffy golden biscuits. Perfect for cozy dinners and satisfying family meals.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or cubed
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup milk or heavy cream
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
  • 3/4 cup milk

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add onion and cook until softened, then stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
  4. Sprinkle in flour and stir to form a roux.
  5. Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth and thickened.
  6. Add milk or cream and cook until creamy.
  7. Stir in chicken, mixed vegetables, salt, pepper, and thyme.
  8. Transfer mixture to a baking dish.
  9. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt for the biscuits. Cut in cold butter until crumbly, then stir in milk to form a dough.
  10. Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough over the chicken mixture.
  11. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until biscuits are golden and cooked through.
  12. Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • Use rotisserie chicken for convenience.
  • Add mushrooms or spinach for extra vegetables.
  • Substitute biscuits with puff pastry for a different texture.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Reheat in the oven at 350°F (175°C), covered if needed.
  • Freezing is possible but biscuit texture may change.

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