Description
A cozy, creamy filling loaded with chicken and vegetables, topped with golden, buttery biscuits. This casserole is family-friendly, freezer-friendly, and perfect for any night you crave comfort without the fuss of a traditional pie crust.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie, leftover, or canned)
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn)
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup (or substitute cream of mushroom/celery or thick gravy)
- 1/2 cup milk (any kind)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme (optional)
- 1/4 tsp poultry seasoning (optional)
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough or 1 sheet puff pastry
- Optional: 1 egg or milk for egg wash
- Optional: 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Optional: Everything Bagel Seasoning
- Optional: extra veggies like broccoli or spinach
- Optional: substitute turkey for chicken
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
2. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook onion for 3–4 minutes until translucent, then add garlic and cook 1 minute.
3. Add chicken, frozen vegetables, cream of chicken soup, milk, salt, pepper, and seasonings. Stir well and simmer for 5 minutes until slightly thickened. Adjust seasoning to taste.
4. Pour the filling into the prepared casserole dish and spread evenly.
5. Top with biscuit dough (whole or quartered) or cover with puff pastry. Brush with egg wash if desired.
6. Bake for 25–30 minutes until the filling is bubbly and topping is golden.
7. Let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
To thicken runny filling, simmer longer or stir in 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold milk or water.
To make ahead: Refrigerate up to 24 hours in advance and add 5–10 minutes to baking time.
To freeze: Assemble unbaked, wrap tightly, and freeze for up to 3 months. Bake from frozen, adding 15–25 minutes.
Use warm filling and cut biscuits into smaller pieces for even baking.
No skillet? Use a saucepan or pot to sauté onions and garlic before adding remaining ingredients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 820
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 65