Description
This Savory Chicken and Biscuit Casserole Recipe is perfect for comforting meals, combining tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and fluffy biscuits for a delightful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ cup chopped onion
- ½ cup chopped celery
- ½ cup chopped baby carrots
- 2 cloves garlic
- minced
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons white sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (10 ounce) can peas
- drained
- 4 cups diced
- cooked chicken meat
- 2 cups buttermilk baking mix
- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- ⅔ cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the onion, celery, and baby carrots, and sauté until softened.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Sprinkle in the flour, sugar, salt, basil, and pepper, stirring constantly for about 2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in the chicken broth until smooth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and stir in the peas and cooked chicken.
- Pour the chicken mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine the buttermilk baking mix and dried basil. Stir in the milk until just combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit mixture over the chicken filling in the baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken or leftover cooked turkey can be used instead of chicken.
- Add mushrooms, spinach, green beans, or additional carrots for more vegetables.
- Cheddar, Parmesan, or another shredded cheese can be added for extra creaminess.
- Fresh thyme, rosemary, or parsley can be used instead of or alongside basil.
- Frozen biscuits can be used if preferred; follow the package baking instructions.
- For make-ahead preparation, assemble and refrigerate before baking, then allow extra baking time if needed.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.
- Freeze portions for up to 3 months and thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Casserole, Comfort Food
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
Keywords: Savory Chicken and Biscuit Casserole, Comforting Meals, Chicken Casserole Recipe, Biscuit Casserole