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Homestyle Chicken & Biscuits

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Creamy chicken and vegetables served over warm, flaky buttermilk biscuits come together in this classic homestyle favorite sure to satisfy even the hungriest of appetites.

Homestyle Chicken & Biscuits
Homestyle Chicken & Biscuits

The Inspiration.

Until I met my husband, I had never even heard of chicken and biscuits. That was a completely foreign concept to me! My mom did plenty of cooking in her kitchen but creamy chicken and biscuits was never a product of that worn stove.

After Bryce became one of my roommates partway through college (prior to dating), all of us roommates would take turns cooking a meal each night of the week so we could have a “fam” dinner. This was a time for all of us roommates to hang out/catch up after a busy day.

It didn’t take long for Bryce to voice that chicken and biscuits happened to be a favorite of his. So running low on supper ideas one week, I hit upon his supper request!

Homestyle Chicken & Biscuits

The Biscuits.

Having never had it before, I was surprised at how well it worked together! With flaky, buttermilk biscuits that can be the carrier of vegetables and chicken in a creamy gravy/sauce, it is sure to satisfy even the largest of appetites.

While the chicken is cooking, I take time to quick mix together the flaky buttermilk biscuits.

Buttermilk biscuits come together in a matter a minutes and with ingredients that you most likely have on hand already.

Homestyle Chicken & Biscuits
Roux (Roo)

This is just a French term to characterize the equal parts of fats (butter) and flour that come together to form the base of a sauce.

It’s the equal parts of flour and fats that thickens up the liquids of a sauce and provides rich flavor to it.

Once the flour and butter mixture has been combined and forms thick clumps, keep cooking until it starts to turn golden.

Homestyle Chicken & Biscuits
Combined flour & butter of Roux. Ready to add liquid for sauce!

At this point you’re ready to add the liquid component of your sauce!

READ MORE => Kitchen Hacks: How To Make A Roux

For homestyle creamy chicken & biscuits, I use milk for the liquid part of the sauce. Milk helps to thicken the sauce a touch, as well as adds to the richness of the sauce.

One thing to note: once you’ve added the liquid part of the sauce, be sure to whisk the roux into it so you don’t get clumps in the sauce.

Whisking together the liquid and the roux disperses the flour and butter evenly into the sauce. Increasing the temperature to medium-high until the sauce is lightly boiling will then thicken sauce.

At this point you’re ready to add your seasonings, vegetables, and chicken!

Whether it’s a cold, winter night or you’ve got an exceptionally hungry crew after a long day of work, these creamy chicken & biscuits are sure to satisfy anyone at your table!

Creamy Chicken & Biscuits
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Homestyle Chicken & Biscuits

Prep Time30 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken & Biscuits, Chicken Recipe, Comfort Food, Easy Supper
Servings: 8

Ingredients

Chicken & Biscuits

  • 1 Medium Onion About 1/2 cup of chopped onion
  • 2 Tbsp. Unsalted Butter
  • 1/4 – 1/2 Cup Flour
  • 1 Tsp. Italian Seasoning
  • 1/4 Tsp. Ground Pepper
  • 1 Tsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tbsp. Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 1/2 Cup Milk
  • 1 16 Oz. Package Frozen Vegetables
  • 2 Cups Diced, Cooked Chicken 2-3 Boneless Chicken Breasts
  • 2 Tbsp. Grated Parmesan Cheese

Instructions

Chicken & Biscuits

  • Dice chicken breasts into 1/2-1" cubes. Add to a nonstick skillet. Cook over medium heat until chicken is cooked through and all juices have evaporated.
  • While diced chicken is cooking, follow the Flaky Buttermilk Biscuits recipe.
  • Once chicken is cooked, transfer to a plate or dish.
  • In the skillet used to cook the chicken, melt 2 T. butter and saute onion until tender. Stir in flour, creating a roux. Cook roux over medium heat until golden in color.
  • Gradually add milk, whisking until smooth and creamy with no flour lumps. Add in above spices and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a boil on medium-high heat, cooking until thick. The sauce will be slightly bubbling on the surface.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low, stir in vegetables, chicken, and Parmesan cheese. Cook until vegetables are soft and chicken is warm.
  • Serve over warm flaky buttermilk biscuits.
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