Description
Southern comfort meets hearty hospitality in this Creamed Chicken and Biscuits Casserole. Savory chicken nestles beneath golden buttermilk biscuits, creating a comforting dish that brings family together around a warm, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) cooked chicken, cut or shredded
- 1 ½ cups (170 grams) mild cheddar cheese, shredded
Sauce and Liquid Ingredients:
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) milk
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon (14 grams) butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- ½ cup (75 grams) roasted red pepper, chopped
Baking Components:
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and generously grease a 9×13-inch (23×33 centimeters) baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- Melt 1½ tablespoons of unsalted butter in a medium skillet over medium heat, then sauté finely diced onions for 4-5 minutes until translucent and softened.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the caramelized onions with shredded cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, creamy mayonnaise, whole milk, and diced roasted red peppers, stirring until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
- Pour the chicken mixture into the prepared baking dish, ensuring an even distribution across the surface.
- Bake the initial layer for 15 minutes to develop the base flavors and create a bubbling foundation.
- Remove the dish from the oven and generously sprinkle shredded sharp cheddar cheese over the chicken mixture.
- Carefully arrange uncooked refrigerated biscuit dough on top of the cheesy layer, creating a rustic, overlapping pattern.
- Scatter an additional handful of cheddar cheese over the biscuit dough for extra richness.
- Return the casserole to the oven and bake for 18-22 minutes until the biscuits turn golden brown and the cheese melts completely.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-7 minutes after removing from the oven to allow the layers to set and cool slightly.
- Serve warm, optionally accompanied by a crisp green salad to balance the rich, creamy textures.
Notes
- Transform leftover roasted chicken into a comforting, creamy casserole that brings warmth to any dinner table.
- Roasted red peppers add unexpected sweetness and vibrant color to this classic comfort food dish.
- Mayonnaise creates an incredibly rich and smooth texture that elevates the entire casserole’s creaminess.
- Cheddar cheese provides a sharp, tangy flavor that perfectly complements the tender chicken and soft biscuits.
- Baking the entire dish allows flavors to meld together, creating a harmonious and satisfying one-pan meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg