Description
A classic dish of tender chicken in a savory creamy sauce over flaky biscuits, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked and shredded Chicken
- 4 tablespoons Butter (unsalted)
- 1/3 cup All-purpose flour
- 2 cups Milk (whole)
- 1 cup Chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1 medium Onion (diced)
- 1–2 stalks Celery (diced)
- 1 medium Carrot (diced)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4–5 Biscuits (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Cook and shred the chicken if not using rotisserie. Dice the onion, celery, carrots, and mince the garlic.
- Cook the Vegetables: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onions, celery, and carrots. Sauté for about 5 minutes, then add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Make the Roux: Sprinkle the flour over the softened vegetables and whisk to combine. Cook for about 2 minutes.
- Add Liquid: Gradually pour in the milk and chicken broth, whisking continuously. Stir until the mixture thickens.
- Incorporate Chicken and Seasoning: Stir in the cooked chicken and black pepper, allowing it to simmer gently.
- Prepare Biscuits: Follow package instructions for store-bought biscuits or prepare homemade biscuits.
- Assemble the Dish: Spoon the creamed chicken over the warm biscuits.
Notes
Consider pairing with steamed green beans or a light salad. Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: creamed chicken, comfort food, biscuits, family recipe, savory dish