Chicken Pot Pie With Homemade Biscuits

Homemade chicken pot pie is the ultimate comfort food made with savory meat and vegetables topped with flaky homemade biscuits.

Homemade Chicken Pot Pie

Pot pie is one of those meals I remember well as a kid. It was generally a weekend or company meal. What seemed like a rather intense meal to make, in all actuality, not so. You can make a from-scratch chicken pot pie in under an hour. And, it’s all made in one dish; a cast iron skillet for easy cleanup.

Cast Iron Skillet Chicken Pot Pie

Use a cast iron skillet when making a pot pie. It can be a true, one-dish dinner by using canned biscuits. I make the filling completely in the skillet, then, when done, top with biscuits and bake until done.

For the Filling

Saute onion and garlic in a large skillet with butter until soft. Add seasonings and flour, give that a quick swirl, then pour in the milk and chicken stock. Chicken or beef stock will work great. Stir with a wooden spatula until it thickens, about 5-7 minutes. Next, add a pack of frozen mixed veggies and cooked chicken.

I made the chicken ahead of time in the cast iron skillet using chicken tenders with a little oil, then pan-seared until done—about 10 minutes.

If you prefer, bake a whole chicken ahead of time using either a dutch oven or cast-iron skillet and shred the meat into small pieces.

If using cheese, add that in now, mix everything together well and set aside.

For the Biscuits

Using biscuits for the breading makes for a wonderful light flaky topping that really compliments the rich, hearty and flavorful base of a filling.

In a medium-size mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir in shredded butter until it is well mixed in with the flour, then add the milk. Once everything is combined, transfer the dough to a lightly floured cutting board, flatten it out, and fold it over in half. Repeat two more times, folding over and flattening out.

Using a cookie cutter or the rim of a cup, cut the dough into circles and place on top of the chicken pot pie filling. Once the biscuits have been cut out, gently work the dough back together to get a few more biscuits.

In a preheated, 350°F oven, bake for 30 minutes or until biscuits are done. If time does not permit, canned biscuits will work quite well.

What to Serve With Cast Iron Chicken Pot Pie

1. Vinaigrette Salad
2. Fresh Veggies, such as sliced peppers, tomatoes, or carrots
3. Mashed Potatoes
4. Asparagus Spears

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