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🥧 Easy Made Cheddar Bay Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie

cheddar bay biscuit chicken pot pie

🌟 A Comfort Food Match Made in Heaven

Take everything you love about classic chicken pot pie—the creamy filling, tender chicken, and hearty veggies—and top it with golden, cheesy Cheddar Bay biscuits instead of pie crust. The result? A dish that’s rich, cozy, and bursting with flavor. It’s comfort food turned up a notch, and the whole family will ask for seconds.

💛 Why You’ll Love This Pot Pie

  • Cheesy Biscuit Topping: Fluffy, garlicky, buttery biscuits that steal the show.
  • Creamy Filling: Loaded with chicken, veggies, and savory goodness.
  • Easy Shortcut: Use Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix for that famous flavor.
  • Crowd-Pleaser: Feeds the family or makes the perfect potluck dish.

📝 Cheddar Bay Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie Recipe

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Calories: ~520 per serving
Estimated Cost: $14–16

Ingredients

For the filling:

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
  • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie works great)
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the biscuit topping:

  • 1 (11 oz) box Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix
  • 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted (for brushing)
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder (for brushing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Set to 400°F (200°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Make filling: In a large skillet, melt butter. Add onion, celery, carrots, and garlic. Cook until softened.
  3. Thicken: Stir in flour, cook 1–2 minutes. Slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk. Simmer until thickened.
  4. Add chicken & veggies: Stir in shredded chicken, peas, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper. Transfer filling to baking dish.
  5. Mix biscuits: In a bowl, stir biscuit mix, milk, and cheese until combined (don’t overmix).
  6. Top pot pie: Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough evenly over the filling.
  7. Bake: Place in oven and bake 25–30 minutes until biscuits are golden brown.
  8. Garlic butter finish: Mix melted butter with garlic powder, then brush over hot biscuits before serving.

🍽 Tasty Twists

  • Turkey Version: Use leftover Thanksgiving turkey instead of chicken.
  • Veggie Packed: Add mushrooms, corn, or green beans.
  • Spicy Kick: Stir a pinch of cayenne or hot sauce into the filling.
  • Mini Pot Pies: Bake in ramekins for individual servings.
cheddar bay biscuit chicken pot pie

🥘 Cheddar Bay Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie Recipe Card

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 520

Ingredients
  

For the Filling:
  • 3 cups cooked chicken rotisserie or leftover, shredded
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1 small onion diced
  • 2 carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 10.5 oz can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • ½ cup heavy cream or milk
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste
  • For the Cheddar Bay Biscuit Topping:
  • 2 cups Bisquick or all-purpose baking mix
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • cup milk
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • 4 tbsp butter melted
  • 1 tsp dried parsley

Method
 

Preheat Oven:
  1. Set to 375°F (190°C).
Cook Vegetables:
  1. In a large skillet, melt butter. Add onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook 5–7 minutes until softened.
Make Filling:
  1. Stir in cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, heavy cream, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer 5 minutes until thickened. Stir in shredded chicken and peas. Pour mixture into a greased 9×13 baking dish.
Prepare Biscuit Topping:
  1. In a bowl, mix Bisquick, cheddar cheese, milk, and garlic powder until a soft dough forms. Drop spoonfuls evenly over the chicken filling.
Bake:
  1. Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until biscuits are golden brown.
  2. Brush & Finish: Mix melted butter with parsley and brush over the biscuits right after baking.
Serve:
  1. Let rest 5 minutes, then serve warm.

Notes

Use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
Add mushrooms or corn for extra veggies.
If you like extra cheesy biscuits, sprinkle more cheddar on top before baking.
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days — reheat in oven for best texture.

❓ You Asked, We Answered!

Can I make this ahead?

Yes! Assemble the filling and refrigerate. Add biscuit topping just before baking.

Do I have to use the Red Lobster mix?

Not at all—you can make homemade cheddar biscuits if you prefer.

How do I store leftovers?

Keep covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best texture.

Can I freeze it?

Yes—freeze baked pot pie (without garlic butter topping) up to 2 months. Reheat at 350°F until hot.

🌟 Cozy Comfort in Every Bite

With its creamy filling and buttery Cheddar Bay biscuit topping, this Chicken Pot Pie is a soul-warming, stick-to-your-ribs meal. It’s the perfect mash-up of two beloved comfort foods, guaranteed to bring everyone running to the table. 🥧❤️

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