Creamy Chicken Pie with Vegetables (Printable)
A creamy casserole with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and a homemade biscuit topping. Comfort food made easy.
# What You Need:
→ Poultry
01 - 3 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 cup carrots, diced
03 - 1 cup celery, diced
04 - 1 cup frozen peas
05 - 1 cup frozen corn
06 - 1 medium onion, diced
→ Sauce
07 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
08 - 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
09 - 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
10 - 1 cup whole milk
11 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
12 - 1 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
→ Biscuit Topping
14 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
15 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
16 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
17 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
18 - 3/4 cup whole milk
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with butter or cooking spray.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons butter. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for 5-6 minutes until softened.
03 - Sprinkle 3 tablespoons flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute to form a roux.
04 - Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk while stirring. Add dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes until thickened.
05 - Stir in diced cooked chicken, frozen peas, and frozen corn. Remove from heat and transfer the mixture to the prepared casserole dish.
06 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cut in cold cubed butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 3/4 cup milk until just combined, being careful not to overmix.
07 - Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough evenly across the chicken mixture surface.
08 - Bake for 25-30 minutes until biscuits are golden brown, cooked through, and the filling is bubbling at the edges.
09 - Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Every bite delivers that magical combination of crisp, buttery biscuit and creamy, vegetable-studded filling that somehow makes everything feel right with the world.
- The recipe is incredibly forgiving - Ive made it with leftover turkey, thrown in random vegetables from the crisper drawer, and even forgotten an ingredient once or twice, yet it always turns out delicious.
02 -
- Never pour cold milk directly into the hot flour-butter mixture or youll end up with unwanted lumps - I learned this the hard way during a dinner party disaster that required emergency straining.
- Letting the casserole rest for a full 10 minutes after baking isnt just a suggestion - it allows the filling to set just enough so your first serving doesnt collapse into casserole soup.
03 -
- Gently warm your milk in the microwave before adding it to your sauce - this small step prevents temperature shock and helps maintain a silky-smooth texture without extending cooking time.
- For an elevated twist that surprises guests, add 2 tablespoons of dry sherry to the sauce just before mixing in the chicken and vegetables, creating a subtle depth that most cant identify but everyone appreciates.