Warm, comforting, and full of flavor, Chicken Pot Pie Casserole is the ultimate family dinner that brings homemade goodness to the table with ease. This hearty dish combines tender chicken, savory vegetables, and a creamy sauce, all topped with a golden, flaky crust that bakes to perfection. It’s a crowd-pleasing recipe perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends, offering the classic taste of chicken pot pie in a simple casserole style that everyone will love.
Cooking Times
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Yield: 6-8 servings
Ingredients:
- 4 Tbsp. butter
- 3 medium carrots, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 3 stalks celery, diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
- 1 large yellow onion, diced (about 1½ cups)
- 1 tsp. chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tsp. kosher salt, divided
- 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 4 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 Tbsp. Dijon mustard
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 (16.3-ounce tube) biscuit dough
Cooking Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 375º with rack in the center. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add carrots, celery, onion, thyme, and ½ teaspoon salt, and cook, stirring often, until softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Add flour, and stir to coat vegetables. Cook for 2 minutes more, then add milk, broth, mustard, garlic powder, and remaining ½ tsp salt, whisking to combine. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Immediately reduce heat to medium and simmer, stirring often, until thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Fold in chicken and peas. Taste and add more salt as needed.
- Step 2: Transfer mixture to a 13″-x-9″ baking dish. Arrange biscuits on top of filling. Sprinkle all over with salt and pepper.
- Step 3: Bake until filling is bubbling and biscuits are golden and risen, 22 to 25 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
TIPS:
- How to make the best chicken pot pie casserole. The key to this casserole is taking your time to sweat the veggies, and ensuring you get a bit of color on them. This will add a layer of flavor complexity that really shows up in the final dish.
- What if my biscuits aren’t done? If your biscuits are having trouble cooking, add on a few more minutes at the end to ensure they’re cooked through.
- Not feeling chicken? Feel free to make vegan mushroom pot pie or turkey pot pie instead, and top with biscuits.
How to Store
If you have any leftovers, store in the fridge in an airtight container for around 3 days. Keep in mind that as time goes on, the biscuits will start to lean more on the soggy side. For the crispiest biscuit topping possible, enjoy this casserole the day of, or separate the biscuits after cooking.
