Chicken Pot Pie with Bacon-and-Cheddar Biscuits

Chicken Pot Pie with Bacon-and-Cheddar Biscuits

1 servings
Homemade Biscuits replace the traditional pastry crust in Chicken Pot Pie with Bacon-and-Cheddar Biscuits. These biscuits are made with sharp Cheddar cheese, chopped bacon, and chives, making them just as tasty solo as atop this chicken pot pie.

Ingredients

  • .33 cup butter
  • .33 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • 1.5 cups milk
  • 1.5 teaspoons Creole seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 large sweet onion

    diced

  • 1 package sliced fresh mushrooms

    8-oz.

  • 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 2 cups frozen cubed hash browns
  • 1 cup matchstick carrots
  • 1 cup frozen small sweet peas
  • .33 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • .5 cup cold butter

    cut into ½-inch cubes

  • 2 cups self-rising flour
  • .75 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

    3 oz.

  • .25 cup finely chopped cooked bacon
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 1 cup whipping cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter

    melted

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare Filling: Preheat oven to 425°F. Melt ⅓ cup butter in a large saucepan over medium heat; add all-purpose flour, and cook, whisking constantly, 1 minute. Gradually add chicken broth and milk, and cook, whisking constantly, 6 to 7 minutes or until thickened and bubbly. Remove from heat, and stir in Creole seasoning.

  2. 2

    Melt 2 Tbsp. butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add onion and mushrooms, and sauté 10 minutes or until tender. Stir in chicken, next 4 ingredients, and sauce. Spoon filling into a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish.

  3. 3

    Cut butter cubes into self-rising flour with a pastry blender or fork until crumbly and mixture resembles small peas. Add cheese, bacon, chives, and whipping cream, stirring just until dry ingredients are moistened. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead lightly 3 or 4 times. Roll or pat dough to ¾-inch thickness; cut with a 2 ½-inch round cutter to form 15 biscuits.

  4. 4

    Bake Chicken Pie Filling at 425°F for 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and arrange biscuits on top of hot chicken mixture. Bake 25 to 30 more minutes or until biscuits are golden brown and chicken mixture is bubbly. Remove from oven, and brush biscuits with 2 Tbsp. melted butter.

Chicken Pot Pie with Bacon-and-Cheddar Biscuits

Chicken Pot Pie with Bacon-and-Cheddar Biscuits

4.5(10)90 min1 servings

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About this Recipe

Craving the ultimate comfort food experience but tired of the same old crust? This Chicken Pot Pie with Bacon-and-Cheddar Biscuits reimagines a classic, topping a creamy, savory filling with incredibly flavorful, flaky biscuits. It's the perfect dish to warm you from the inside out, offering a delicious twist on a beloved favorite. What truly elevates this chicken pot pie recipe is the ingenious swap of a traditional pastry crust for rich, homemade Bacon-and-Cheddar Biscuits. Each biscuit is packed with sharp Cheddar, savory bacon, and fresh chives, adding a layer of flavor and texture that makes every bite irresistible and just as tasty on their own. The hearty, savory biscuits prevent any sogginess, providing a satisfying counterpoint to the rich filling. Prepare for a symphony of textures and flavors. You'll dig into a luscious, creamy filling brimming with tender shredded chicken, sweet onion, earthy mushrooms, matchstick carrots, and peas, all seasoned beautifully with Creole seasoning. The frozen cubed hash browns add delightful substance and heartiness to the pot pie. Capped with those golden, savory biscuits, this dish offers a comforting warmth and satisfying richness that makes it a perfect meal for any cozy evening. The combination of the melt-in-your-mouth filling and the crisp-tender biscuits creates an unparalleled comfort food experience. While the sharp Cheddar and bacon are stars in the biscuits, you could experiment with using a different type of cooked, finely chopped pork if bacon isn't available. For the pot pie filling, feel free to use leftover roasted or rotisserie chicken, making prep even quicker. You can also vary the vegetables, perhaps adding a different type of frozen vegetable blend alongside the carrots, peas, and hash browns. This Chicken Pot Pie with Bacon-and-Cheddar Biscuits is an ideal centerpiece for family dinners or a comforting dish to share with friends. Serve it warm straight from the oven, letting those savory biscuits soak up the rich, creamy sauce for an unforgettable meal.

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