Biscuits and Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients:

For the Chicken Pot Pie Filling:

• 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works well)
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup milk (or heavy cream for extra richness)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary (optional)

For the Biscuits:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into small cubes
• 3/4 cup cold milk (or buttermilk)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

1. Make the Chicken Pot Pie Filling:

• In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
• Add chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery, sautéing for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft.
• Stir in the flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to eliminate the raw flour taste.
• Gradually add the chicken broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. The mixture will start to thicken.
• Pour in the milk and continue stirring until the mixture becomes creamy.
• Add shredded chicken, frozen peas, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes, then remove from heat.
• Transfer the mixture to a large baking dish.

1. Make the Biscuits:

• In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
• Add the cold butter cubes and cut them into the flour using a pastry cutter or your fingers, until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
• Gradually add cold milk, stirring just until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
• Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface, pat it into a 1-inch thick round, and cut into biscuit shapes using a cookie cutter or glass.

1. Assemble and Bake:

• Place the biscuits on top of the chicken pot pie filling in the baking dish.
• Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

1. Serve:

• Let the pot pie cool for a few minutes before serving.

Enjoy your hearty Biscuits and Chicken Pot Pie!