Savory Chicken and Biscuit Casserole
This Savory Chicken and Biscuit Casserole is a comforting one-dish meal that combines tender cooked chicken, vibrant mixed vegetables, and fluffy buttermilk biscuits, all enveloped in a creamy mushroom sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also sure to please everyone at the table. Enjoy the harmonious blend of flavors and textures, topped with melted cheddar cheese for an irresistible finishing touch. Trust me, this dish will quickly become a family favorite, just as it did for mine!
6
Servings
300
Calories
9
Ingredients
Ingredients
Cream of mushroom soup
1 (10 3/4 ounce can)
Milk
1/2 (cup)
Garlic
1 (clove, pressed)
Cooked chicken
1 1/2 (cups, shredded or diced)
Frozen mixed vegetables
1 (cup)
Onion
1/2 (cup, chopped)
Celery
1/2 (cup, chopped)
Buttermilk biscuits
2 (7.5 ounce packages)
Shredded cheddar cheese
1 (cup)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of mushroom soup, milk, and pressed garlic until smooth and well combined.
3
Add the shredded or diced chicken and frozen mixed vegetables into the soup mixture, followed by the chopped onion and celery. Stir until everything is evenly coated.
4
Open each package of buttermilk biscuits and separate them into 10 pieces. Cut each biscuit into quarters and gently fold them into the soup mixture. Be careful not to overmix to keep the biscuit pieces fluffy.
5
Pour the entire mixture into a deep dish baker or a 9x9 inch baking pan, spreading it out evenly.
6
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese generously over the top.
7
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese is lightly browned and the biscuits are cooked through. You can check the doneness by inserting a toothpick into a biscuit to ensure it comes out clean.
8
Once baked, let the casserole stand for 5 minutes before serving to allow it to settle.
Nutrition Information
15g
Fat
25g
Carbs
15g
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Savory Chicken and Biscuit Casserole?
It is a comforting one-dish meal combining cooked chicken, mixed vegetables, and buttermilk biscuits in a creamy mushroom sauce topped with cheddar cheese.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe makes 6 servings.
What is the required oven temperature?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
How long does the casserole need to bake?
The casserole bakes for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the cheese is lightly browned and biscuits are cooked through.
What size baking pan should I use?
You should use a deep dish baker or a 9x9 inch baking pan.
What kind of soup is used in the sauce?
The recipe uses one 10 3/4 ounce can of cream of mushroom soup.
How much chicken is needed for this recipe?
You will need 1 1/2 cups of cooked chicken, either shredded or diced.
How should I prepare the biscuits before adding them to the mixture?
Separate the biscuits into 10 pieces from each package and cut each biscuit into quarters.
Can I use frozen vegetables?
Yes, the recipe specifically calls for 1 cup of frozen mixed vegetables.
How many calories are in a serving?
There are approximately 300 calories per serving.
What is the protein content per serving?
Each serving contains 15g of protein.
What type of cheese is used as a topping?
The recipe uses 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese.
Is there a resting period after baking?
Yes, let the casserole stand for 5 minutes before serving to allow it to settle.
How do I know when the biscuits are fully cooked?
You can check by inserting a toothpick into a biscuit; it should come out clean.
What amount of milk is required?
The recipe requires 1/2 cup of milk.
How many packages of biscuits do I need?
You will need two 7.5 ounce packages of buttermilk biscuits.
How should the garlic be prepared?
One clove of garlic should be pressed and whisked into the soup and milk mixture.
What are the fat and carbohydrate counts per serving?
Each serving has 15g of fat and 25g of carbohydrates.
What fresh aromatics are added to the mix?
The recipe includes 1/2 cup each of chopped onion and chopped celery.
Is this considered an easy dinner?
Yes, it is tagged as an 'easy dinner' and is designed for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
How do I keep the biscuit pieces fluffy?
Gently fold the biscuit quarters into the mixture and be careful not to overmix.
What is the first step of the recipe?
The first step is to preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Can I use rotisserie chicken for this?
Yes, since the recipe requires cooked chicken, shredded or diced rotisserie chicken is an excellent choice.
Is this a one-dish meal?
Yes, it is categorized as a One Dish Meal as everything bakes together in a single pan.
What tags help describe this dish?
Tags include casserole, chicken, biscuits, comfort food, easy dinner, and cheesy.
Should the soup mixture be smooth before adding the chicken?
Yes, whisk the cream of mushroom soup, milk, and pressed garlic until smooth and well combined before adding other ingredients.
How many biscuit pieces total are used?
With two packages of 10 biscuits each, cut into quarters, there are 80 small biscuit pieces total.
What is the total number of ingredients?
There are 9 ingredients in this recipe.
How should the cheese be applied?
Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese generously over the top of the mixture before baking.
What is the texture of the finished dish?
It features fluffy biscuits and tender chicken in a creamy sauce with a melted, lightly browned cheese topping.