Red Lobster Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie (Printer-friendly)

Creamy chicken and vegetable filling topped with golden cheddar biscuits

# What You Need:

→ For the Filling

01 - 2 cups cooked chicken breast, diced
02 - 1 cup carrots, diced
03 - 1 cup celery, diced
04 - 1 cup frozen peas
05 - 1/2 cup onion, finely chopped
06 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
07 - 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
08 - 2 cups chicken broth
09 - 1 cup whole milk
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
13 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

→ For the Cheddar Biscuits

14 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
15 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
16 - 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
17 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
18 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
19 - 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
20 - 3/4 cup whole milk
21 - 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

→ For the Biscuit Topping

22 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
23 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
24 - 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons butter. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in flour and cook for 1 minute. Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk.
04 - Add salt, pepper, thyme, and garlic powder. Bring to a simmer, stirring constantly until thickened (about 3-5 minutes).
05 - Stir in diced chicken and peas. Simmer for 2 more minutes, then transfer mixture to a 9x13-inch baking dish.
06 - In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
07 - Stir in cheddar cheese and parsley. Add milk and mix just until combined (do not overmix).
08 - Drop large spoonfuls of biscuit dough evenly over the chicken filling.
09 - Bake for 25-30 minutes, until biscuits are golden and cooked through.
10 - Mix melted butter with garlic powder and parsley, then brush over hot biscuits.
11 - Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • The biscuit topping soaks up all that creamy sauce while staying fluffy and golden on top
  • Its essentially two comfort foods merged into one incredible dinner
  • The cheddar garlic flavor transforms ordinary pot pie into something crave-worthy
02 -
  • Overworking the biscuit dough makes them tough, so mix just until combined
  • Cold butter is non-negotiable for flaky biscuits, put it in the freezer for 10 minutes first
  • The sauce might look thin before baking, but it thickens beautifully in the oven
03 -
  • Use freshly shredded cheese instead of pre-shredded, it melts so much better
  • Let the filling cool slightly before topping with biscuits if you have time

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