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Crispy Chicken Pot Pie Recipe with Easy Flaky Biscuit Topping

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A comforting and easy chicken pot pie featuring a creamy filling topped with a golden, flaky biscuit crust. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken works great)
  • 1 cup frozen peas and carrots, thawed
  • 1/2 cup diced celery
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk or 2%
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a 10-inch oven-safe skillet, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter over medium heat.
  3. Whisk in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour to make a roux, whisking constantly for about 2 minutes until light golden.
  4. Slowly whisk in 2 cups chicken broth and 1 cup milk, stirring until the mixture thickens to a creamy sauce, about 4-5 minutes.
  5. Add 3 cups shredded cooked chicken, 1 cup thawed peas and carrots, and 1/2 cup diced celery.
  6. Season with 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  7. Stir and simmer gently for 5 minutes to meld flavors. Adjust thickness with more broth or milk if needed.
  8. Remove skillet from heat. Separate biscuit dough and place biscuits evenly spaced on top of the filling.
  9. Bake in preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until biscuits are golden brown and crispy. Tent with foil if edges brown too quickly.
  10. Optional: Broil for 1-2 minutes at the end for extra crispiness, watching closely to avoid burning.
  11. Let the pot pie rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Let biscuit dough sit out a few minutes if cold for even baking. Space biscuits evenly to allow puffing and crisp edges. Adjust liquid to get a thick but saucy filling to prevent soggy biscuits. Reheat leftovers in oven to keep biscuit topping flaky. Gluten-free and vegetarian substitutions are possible.

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Keywords: chicken pot pie, biscuit topping, comfort food, easy dinner, creamy chicken, flaky biscuit, quick pot pie

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