Description

Chicken and Mushroom Pot Pie is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and a flaky biscuit topping. This hearty dish is perfect for cozy family dinners or special occasions. The rich, creamy filling is packed with flavor and can be easily customized with your choice of vegetables and herbs. Whether you’re a novice cook or an experienced chef, this recipe offers straightforward steps to create a meal that will impress everyone at the table. Make it ahead for easy reheating or serve it fresh from the oven—either way, it’s sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

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3 bone-in skin-on chicken breasts (or 3 cups diced cooked chicken)
extra virgin olive oil (as needed)
kosher salt (as needed)
pepper (as needed)
3 tbsp butter (divided)
1 large onion (diced)
1 lb cremini mushrooms (quartered)
2 garlic cloves (minced)
1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
3 tbsp sherry (optional)
¼ cup flour
2 ½ cups chicken broth
½ cup heavy whipping cream
2–3 dashes Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
2 cups flour
1 tbsp sugar
1 tbsp baking powder
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp baking soda
1 stick cold butter
2 tbsp chopped fresh sage (or 2 tsp dried sage leaves)
½ cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
¾ cup buttermilk (plus extra)

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F. Roast chicken in olive oil, salt, and pepper for 40-45 minutes until cooked through. Cool and dice.
In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter; sauté onion until soft. Add mushrooms, garlic, and thyme; cook until tender.
Stir in flour, then gradually add chicken broth while stirring continuously. Simmer until thickened; mix in cream and seasonings.
Fold in diced chicken and parsley; remove from heat.
Prepare the biscuit topping by mixing flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, baking soda, cold butter, sage, cheese, and buttermilk. Top the filling with dollops of biscuit dough.
Bake at 400°F for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 60 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice (200g)
Calories: 480
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 3g
Protein: 26g
Cholesterol: 85mg