Ingredients
– 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 3 cups chicken broth
– 4 tablespoons butter
– 1/2 cup finely diced onions
– 1/2 cup finely diced celery
– 1/2 cup finely diced carrots
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
– 1/2 teaspoon dry thyme
– 1/2 teaspoon dry rosemary
– 1/4 teaspoon ground sage
– 1/3 cup flour
– 1/2 cup half and half (cream can be used as an alternative)
– 1 chicken bouillon cube
– 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce (or Worcestershire sauce as a substitute)
– 1 cup frozen peas
– Biscuits (prepared homemade, from refrigerated dough, or using biscuit mix, quantity as needed for topping)
Instructions
1-First, season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then cook them gently in 3 cups of chicken broth over low heat for about 15 minutes until fully cooked. Remove and shred the chicken, saving that flavorful broth for later use. In a large pan, melt 4 tablespoons of butter and sautΓ© 1/2 cup each of finely diced onions, celery, and carrots for 5-6 minutes until they soften up nicely.
2-Next, add 2 cloves of minced garlic along with 1/2 teaspoon each of onion powder, dry thyme, and dry rosemary, plus 1/4 teaspoon ground sage, and cook for another minute to bring out the aromas. Stir in 1/3 cup flour and cook for 2 minutes to form a base, then gradually add about two-thirds of the reserved chicken broth in small amounts, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Follow that by mixing in 1/2 cup half and half, 1 chicken bouillon cube, and 1 teaspoon low sodium soy sauce.
3-Now, toss in the shredded chicken and 1 cup frozen peas, heating everything until the peas are warm through. If you want a thicker mix, let it simmer briefly. Transfer the mixture to a greased 8Γ8 baking dish, top it with unbaked biscuits, and bake at 425Β°F for 15-18 minutes until the biscuits turn golden and set.
4-For a bit more color, brush the biscuits with butter and bake at 450Β°F for up to 5 more minutes, or bake them separately on a baking sheet for crispier bottoms. You can adapt this for dietary needs, like using alternatives for the filling, to make it just right for your family.
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π Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for juicier meat.
β²οΈ Prepare filling and unbaked biscuits up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate.
π₯§ Bake biscuits on top of filling for soft tops, or separately for crispier texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking, SautΓ©ing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 301
- Sugar: 4 grams
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Fat: 17 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 1 gram
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 17 grams
- Cholesterol: 77 mg
