CHICKEN AND BISCUITS POTPIE

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This wonderful chicken pot pie feeds a lot for very little money. Its satisfying taste is worth the extra effort. -Valerie Belley, St. Louis, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h35m

Yield 7 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up
4 cups water
3 medium carrots, halved widthwise
2 medium onions, quartered
4 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 bay leaf
1/2 pound whole fresh mushrooms
2 celery ribs, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 tablespoons butter
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup milk
1 cup frozen peas
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
BISCUITS:
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
5 tablespoons shortening
1/2 cup milk

Steps:

  • Place the chicken, water, carrots, onions, bouillon and bay leaf in a Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25 minutes. Add mushrooms and celery; simmer 15 minutes longer or until chicken is tender., Remove chicken; allow to cool. Strain broth, reserving vegetables; skim fat. Set aside 2 cups broth (save remaining broth for another use). Discard bay leaf. Remove meat from bones; discard bones. Chop vegetables and cut chicken into bite-size pieces., In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk and reserved broth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the chicken, cooked vegetables, peas and seasonings. Pour into a greased 2-qt. baking dish; set aside., For biscuits, in a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in milk just until moistened. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Pat or roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter., Place biscuits on top of chicken mixture. Bake, uncovered at 400° for 25 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521 calories, Fat 27g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 935mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 31g protein.

Chinecherem Prudentia
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I'm not a huge fan of potpie, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so delicious and comforting.


Trizah Ngari
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This potpie is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a very affordable meal.


Rachel LeJeune
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I would give this chicken and biscuits potpie recipe a 10 out of 10. It's the best potpie I've ever had.


Rabbi Rahman
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The chicken and biscuits potpie was delicious! The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the biscuits were light and fluffy.


Azmat Kamal
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I've never made chicken and biscuits potpie before, but this recipe made it easy. It turned out great and my family loved it.


Forged Success
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This potpie is a classic comfort food dish. It's perfect for a cold winter night.


John Njenga
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The chicken and biscuits potpie was a bit bland for my taste. I would add more herbs and spices next time.


Mesi Mesi
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I made this potpie for my family and they all loved it. It's a great recipe that's easy to follow.


Gracie J
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This is the best chicken and biscuits potpie I've ever had! The filling was so creamy and flavorful, and the biscuits were perfectly golden brown.


SOMTO UMENWA
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The potpie was good, but I found the filling to be a bit too thick. I would add more broth next time.


Parvez Ahmmed
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I've made this chicken and biscuits potpie several times and it's always a favorite. It's a great comfort food dish that's perfect for a cold night.


Mukta Banu
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The chicken and biscuits potpie was easy to make and turned out great. The filling was creamy and flavorful, and the biscuits were light and fluffy.


abdulabdul abdul
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I made this potpie for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it.


Wanda Shupe
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This chicken and biscuits potpie was a hit with my family! The creamy filling was delicious and the biscuits were flaky and golden brown. I will definitely be making this again.