Description
Hearty chicken pot pie casserole combines classic comfort with modern convenience, creating a soul-warming dish perfect for family dinners. Home cooks appreciate this simple yet satisfying meal that brings warmth and nostalgia to the table with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 grams) boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup milk or heavy cream
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 cup diced potatoes
- 2 tbsps olive oil
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- 1 package refrigerated biscuit dough (optional, for topping)
Instructions
- Sauté Setup: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, creating an even, glossy surface.
- Chicken Transformation: Add chicken pieces, cooking until golden-brown and fully cooked, then set aside on a separate plate.
- Vegetable Symphony: In the same pot, combine onions, garlic, carrots, and celery, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until vegetables soften and release their aromatic profile.
- Flour Integration: Sprinkle all-purpose flour over the vegetables, stirring thoroughly to eliminate raw flour notes and create a cohesive base.
- Sauce Creation: Gradually pour chicken broth and heavy cream, whisking constantly to develop a silky, luxurious sauce that thickens dramatically.
- Flavor Fusion: Return chicken to the pot, incorporating potatoes, green peas, and corn kernels. Season generously with salt and black pepper to elevate the overall taste profile.
- Simmering Stage: Reduce heat and allow the mixture to simmer for 20-25 minutes, letting the potatoes become perfectly tender and flavors meld together.
- Oven Preparation: Preheat oven to 425°F (218°C), preparing for the final transformative stage.
- Assembly and Baking: Pour the mixture into a baking dish, top with prepared biscuits, and bake for 12-15 minutes until the biscuits achieve a golden-brown, crispy exterior.
Notes
- Chicken Browning Technique: Achieve a beautiful golden color by avoiding overcrowding the pan and allowing sufficient space between chicken pieces for even caramelization.
- Vegetable Sautéing Tip: Dice vegetables uniformly to ensure consistent cooking and prevent uneven softening during the sautéing process.
- Sauce Consistency Hack: Whisk continuously while adding broth and cream to prevent lumps and create a silky-smooth sauce that coats ingredients perfectly.
- Biscuit Topping Trick: Place biscuits slightly apart to allow expansion and crispy edges, creating a delightful textural contrast with the creamy filling underneath.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg