Cheesy Chicken Pot Pie is the first thing that comes to mind when I think of comfort food. Tender chicken, creamy gravy, vegetables and cheddar cheese make this dish hearty and satisfying. And the top crust is made with flaky, buttery biscuits! So easy to make and so, so good!
Most of us ate frozen pot pies as we were growing up. It was an easy meal for busy families. But there’s no reason why you can’t make this quick, homemade, deep dish Cheesy Chicken Pot Pie. It takes less than 20 minutes to prepare and only 20 minutes to bake in the oven until it becomes golden brown and bubbly.
The rich cheddar cheese sauce adds flavor to the chicken and vegetables. And the biscuits are the perfect topping for this creamy pot pie recipe. Remember to brush the biscuits with butter to make sure they turn golden brown while baking. And a pinch of paprika adds color and finishes the dish.
Deep Dish Cheesy Chicken Pot Pie
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs. chicken breast, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup celery, diced
- 1/2 cup carrots, sliced
- 1/3 cup frozen peas
- 3 tablespoons flour
- salt and pepper
- 1 1/2 cups of milk
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded mild cheddar
- 1 16 ounce tube of biscuits (8 biscuits)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
How to make deep dish pot pie?
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 13×9 baking dish with cooking spray. In a skillet, melt 4 tbsp. of the butter and add onion, celery and carrots. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and sauté for 10 minutes, turning it until no longer pink.
- Add the flour to the pan and stir until coated. Add the milk and cheddar cheese to the pan and stir until sauce thickens. Add salt and pepper. Add the peas and sour cream and mix thoroughly.
- Pour the chicken mixture into the bottom of the baking dish and top with the biscuits.
- Melt 2 more tbsp. of butter and brush over biscuits.
- Sprinkle paprika over biscuits. Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees.
This recipe makes 8 servings. A meal that is affordable and delicious, you’ll be surprised at just how quickly it comes together!
Cheesy Chicken Pot Pie
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. chicken breast cut into 1/2 inch chunks
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1/2 cup celery diced
- 1/2 cup carrots sliced
- 1/3 cup frozen peas
- 3 tablespoons flour
- salt and pepper
- 1 1/2 cups of milk
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded mild cheddar
- 1 16 ounce tube of biscuits 8 biscuits
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 13×9 baking dish with cooking spray. In a skillet, melt 4 tbsp. of the butter and add onion, celery and carrots. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the chicken to the skillet and sauté for 10 minutes, turning it until no longer pink.
- Add the flour to the pan and stir until coated. Add the milk and cheddar cheese to the pan and stir until sauce thickens. Add salt and pepper. Add the peas and sour cream and mix thoroughly.
- Pour the chicken mixture into the bottom of the baking dish and top with the biscuits. Melt 2 more tbsp. of butter and brush over biscuits. Sprinkle paprika over biscuits. Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees.
