Description
This hearty Dutch oven chicken pot pie is the ultimate comfort food! Made with tender shredded chicken, creamy broth, and vegetables, then topped with cheddar-thyme biscuits, it’s baked to golden perfection. Perfect for a cozy family dinner!
Ingredients
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For the Biscuits
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp dried thyme leaves
- 1/4 cup cold salted butter, cubed
- 1 cup whole milk
- 3 tbsp plain Greek yogurt (nonfat)
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
For the Pot Pie Filling
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth (low sodium or regular)
- 1 cup whole milk
- 4 cups cooked, shredded chicken (or rotisserie)
- 12oz bag frozen peas and carrots
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set oven to 425°F and place the rack in the middle.
- Prepare Biscuit Dough
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and thyme.
- Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or hands until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- In another bowl, mix milk and Greek yogurt, then stir in the cheese.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients into the dry, stirring lightly.
- Chill the dough in the fridge while making the filling.
- Prepare Pot Pie Filling
- Heat olive oil in a 4-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Sauté onion, salt, and pepper for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in flour until combined, then slowly add broth and milk, stirring continuously.
- Simmer for 5-8 minutes until thickened.
- Remove from heat and stir in chicken and vegetables.
- Assemble & Bake
- Divide biscuit dough into 8 pieces, shaping them into ¼”–½” thick discs.
- Place on top of the filling, spaced ½-inch apart.
- Bake uncovered for 15-18 minutes, until biscuits are golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with a side salad or steamed greens for a balanced meal.
- Enjoy with a drizzle of hot sauce for extra flavor!
Notes
- Substitute turkey for chicken if preferred.
- Use pre-made biscuits for a quicker version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 532
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg