Hearty Creamed Chicken and Biscuits Casserole

A comforting and delicious casserole perfect for a cozy meal!

Ingredients

For the Creamed Chicken:

• 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

• 1 ½ cups chicken broth

• 1 cup heavy cream (or whole milk)

• 1 cup frozen peas and carrots

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• ½ teaspoon dried thyme (optional)

For the Biscuits:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tablespoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• ½ cup (1 stick) cold butter, cubed

• ¾ cup milk or buttermilk

Instructions

Make the Creamed Chicken:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

2. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; sauté until soft.

3. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.

4. Gradually add the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring until smooth.

5. Add the shredded chicken, peas, carrots, salt, pepper, and thyme. Simmer for 5 minutes until thickened.

6. Pour the creamy chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish.

Make the Biscuits:

7. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

8. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until the mixture is crumbly.

9. Add the milk and mix until a dough forms.

10. Roll out the dough and cut into circles, or drop spoonfuls of dough over the chicken mixture.

Bake the Casserole:

11. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown.

12. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Enjoy your creamy, comforting casserole! Let me know if you’d like any tweaks.

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