Name: Chicken and Biscuits
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp unsalted butter; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups sliced mushrooms; ⅓ cup all-purpose flour; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup milk (whole or 2%); 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves; Salt & black pepper, to taste; 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced; 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, green beans, corn); 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tbsp baking powder; ½ tsp baking soda; 1 tsp salt; 6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed; ¾ cup cold buttermilk; ½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Ingredients

For the Filling:

2 tbsp unsalted butter
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups sliced mushrooms
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
Salt & black pepper, to taste
3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, green beans, corn)

For the Biscuits:

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
6 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed
¾ cup cold buttermilk
½ cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional)

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Instructions

Prepare the Chicken Filling:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add onion and cook 3-4 minutes until soft.
- Stir in garlic and mushrooms, cooking 5 minutes until tender.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir for 1 minute.
- Slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk, simmer 5-7 minutes until thickened.
- Add thyme, salt, black pepper, shredded chicken, and frozen vegetables.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
Make the Biscuits:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingers until crumbly.
- Stir in cheddar cheese and parsley.
- Make a well in the center, pour in buttermilk, and stir gently to combine—don’t overmix!
Assemble & Bake:
- Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough over the chicken mixture, leaving small gaps.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, until biscuits are golden brown and filling is bubbly.
- Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Make it Dairy-Free: Use almond milk and vegan butter.
Spice it Up: Add cayenne pepper or a splash of hot sauce to the filling.
Time-Saver: Use rotisserie chicken instead of cooking your own.
Extra Cheesy: Sprinkle more cheddar over the biscuits before baking.

Author: Sophia
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Dish, Comfort Food
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American