This pot pie uses flaky biscuits pulled apart for more coverage.
What you will need to make easy Chicken Pot Pie:
1. Four medium cooked chicken breasts cut into bite sized pieces.
2. One 16oz. bag of frozen mixed vegetables. These can be used frozen or thawed.
3. One small sweet onion, chopped into bite sized chunks.
4. 1/3 Cup of all purpose flour. I mixed whole wheat with white.
5. 1 and 1/2 Cups of Water.
6. 1 and 1/2 Cups of Milk.
7. Assorted seasonings to taste: salt, pepper, poultry seasoning, garlic powder, paprika and celery flakes.
8. Shredded cheese. I used a mix of cheddar and colby.
9. One can of Grands brand biscuits in butter flavor.
10. Elbow pasta.
To Start:
1. Saute onion in olive oil until translucent, then add 1 and 1/2 cups water, the vegetables and seasonings. Bring to a low boil and then add a few small fistfuls of the pasta. Cook, stirring often, until al dente... about 5 minutes.
2. Mix together 1 and 1/2 cups of milk and 1/3 cup of flour until smooth and add to the vegetable mixture. Bring to a boil. Add the cooked chicken and cook until thickened to the texture of pancake batter but not more. You may have to add more liquids to keep it "loose" or pourable. Taste test.
3. Remove from heat. Turn oven on to 350 degrees F.
4. Sprinkle with cheese saving some to sprinkle on top of the biscuits.
5. Put the biscuits on top adding the cheeses. Pull the biscuits apart for more coverage.
6. Bake at 350 until the biscuits are golden brown. About 10-15 minutes.
Options and Tips:
1. Frozen chicken breasts or tenderloins work just fine.
2. Chicken thighs are good for this dish. I like when the skinless/boneless ones are on sale.
3. Canned chicken (use the canned water/juice to add flavor)
4. May need more liquids to keep the gravy from congealing.
5. Use a pan or pot that is oven proof to save time and clean up.
6. Different pasta shapes can be used. Penne or rotinni would work well.
7. Biscuits could be cut or pulled in half if you need or want more coverage.
8. Add extra chicken or vegetables for extra portions. If you add a substantial amount, you may need to increase the amount of gravy by adding extra liquid(s) and/or flour.
