3/4cupbuttermilkor milk with 1 teaspoon vinegar or lemon juice added
1large eggbeaten (for egg wash, optional)
Chicken Pot Pie Filling
2tablespoonsunsalted butter
1small onionchopped
2clovesgarlicminced
2medium carrotsdiced
2stalks celerydiced
1/4cupall-purpose flour
1 1/2cupschicken broth
1cupmilk or heavy cream
2cupscooked chickenshredded or diced
1cupfrozen peas
1teaspoondried thyme
1/2teaspoonsaltor to taste
1/2teaspoonblack pepper
1/4teaspoonground nutmegoptional
Instructions
Prepare the Chicken Pot Pie Filling
Cook the Vegetables: In a large skillet or saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, until the vegetables are softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Make the Roux: Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir to coat them evenly. Cook the flour for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, to create a roux.
Add the Liquid: Gradually pour in the chicken broth while stirring to prevent lumps. Then add the milk or heavy cream, continuing to stir until the mixture thickens and becomes creamy.
Add Chicken and Peas: Stir in the cooked chicken, frozen peas, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, and nutmeg (if using). Let the mixture simmer for 5-7 minutes, until the filling is thick and the flavors are well combined. Remove from heat and set aside.
Prepare the Biscuit Topping
Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or cast-iron skillet.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
Cut in the Butter: Add the cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add Buttermilk: Pour in the buttermilk and stir just until the dough comes together. Be careful not to overmix.
Shape the Biscuits: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and gently pat it into a 1-inch-thick rectangle. Use a biscuit cutter or the rim of a glass to cut out biscuits.
Assemble and Bake
Combine Filling and Topping: Pour the chicken pot pie filling into the prepared baking dish or skillet. Arrange the biscuits on top of the filling.
Egg Wash (Optional): Brush the tops of the biscuits with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through, and the filling is bubbly.
Serve: Allow the chicken pot pie biscuits to cool for a few minutes before serving.