Description
A delicious twist on a classic chicken pot pie with red lobster biscuit recipe this recipe features a creamy chicken and vegetable filling topped with Red Lobster-style cheddar bay biscuits for a savory, comforting dinner.
Ingredients
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- For the filling:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1 3/4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- For the biscuit topping:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup cold milk
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (or 1 tsp dried)
- Optional garlic butter topping:
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp parsley
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until vegetables are soft, about 5–7 minutes.
- 3. Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- 4. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 3–5 minutes.
- 5. Add chicken, peas, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine. Transfer mixture to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- 6. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and garlic powder. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 7. Stir in cheddar cheese and parsley. Add milk and mix just until combined (do not overmix).
- 8. Drop biscuit dough by large spoonfuls over the filling.
- 9. Bake for 25–30 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown and cooked through.
- 10. Mix melted butter with garlic powder and parsley, then brush over warm biscuits before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
- Add mushrooms or green beans for extra vegetables.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for 3–4 days and reheat nicely in the oven.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 840mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken pot pie, cheddar bay biscuit topping, red lobster biscuits, comfort food