Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Parmesan Herb Butter Biscuits Recipe
This Skillet Chicken Pot Pie with Parmesan Herb Butter Biscuits is a comforting one-pan meal featuring tender shredded chicken and sautéed vegetables in a creamy sauce, topped with golden, flaky biscuits brushed with a flavorful parmesan herb butter. Ready in under an hour, it’s a perfect cozy dinner that combines rustic homestyle cooking with easy preparation.
- Author: Clara
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Filling Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more as needed
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3 large carrots, chopped
- 3 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 leek, cleaned & thinly sliced
- 1/2 cup frozen peas
- 6 cloves of garlic, minced, or 1 tablespoon garlic paste
- 2 heaping cups cooked & shredded chicken
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme, de-stemmed
- 3 sprigs fresh rosemary, de-stemmed
- 2 teaspoons Creole Cajun Seasoning
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
Biscuit Topping Ingredients
- 1 (8-count) can refrigerated biscuits, southern style preferred
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme, de-stemmed
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, de-stemmed & roughly chopped
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the pot pie once the filling and biscuit topping are ready.
- Sauté the vegetables: Heat butter and olive oil in a large, oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. When shimmering, add chopped onion, carrots, celery, leek, and frozen peas. Cook while stirring frequently until the vegetables are tender and lightly golden, about 5-7 minutes. Add extra olive oil if the mixture dries out.
- Add garlic and chicken: Reduce heat to medium, add minced garlic, and cook until fragrant (about 1 minute). Stir in shredded cooked chicken until well combined with the vegetables.
- Create the sauce base: Sprinkle flour over the mixture, stirring to coat everything evenly. Cook for 1-2 minutes to remove raw flour taste. Gradually pour in chicken broth while stirring and scraping the pan to release browned bits. Cook until sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
- Season and finish sauce: Add fresh thyme and rosemary sprigs, and season with Creole Cajun seasoning to taste. Stir in heavy cream and cook for another 1-2 minutes until thick and creamy. Remove skillet from heat.
- Prepare biscuit topping: Arrange refrigerated biscuits evenly over the chicken and vegetable filling in the skillet. In a bowl, combine melted butter, grated parmesan cheese, chopped thyme, and rosemary. Brush half of this herb butter mixture over the biscuit tops and sides.
- Bake the pot pie: Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until biscuits are golden brown and cooked through. Baking time may be adjusted depending on biscuit brand or desired doneness.
- Finish and serve: Once baked, brush the remaining parmesan herb butter over the biscuits for extra flavor and shine. Serve the skillet chicken pot pie immediately and enjoy the warm, savory dish.
Notes
- Use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken for convenience.
- All-purpose flour is used to thicken the sauce; cornstarch can be substituted if desired.
- Southern style biscuits are preferred for a flakier texture, but any refrigerated biscuit dough works.
- Adjust seasoning according to taste; Creole Cajun seasoning adds a nice spice but can be reduced for milder flavor.
- Ensure the skillet used is oven-safe to prevent damage when baking.
- If filling looks dry while sautéeing, add small amounts of olive oil to maintain moisture.
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