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Cheddar Bay Chicken Pie

Cheddar Bay Chicken Pie

Cheddar Bay Chicken Pie combines the iconic flavors of Cheddar Bay biscuits with a creamy chicken filling, topped with a golden, flaky biscuit crust. It's a comforting dish that is both familiar and innovative, perfect for family gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked chicken, diced
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, grated, divided
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 8 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • fresh thyme
  • dried parsley
  • salt
  • black pepper

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
  2. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat. Add diced onions and celery, cooking until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  4. Sprinkle 3 tablespoons of flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for about 2 minutes.
  5. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream, stirring constantly until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in diced chicken, 1 cup of grated cheddar cheese, frozen peas, and fresh thyme. Season with salt and black pepper.
  7. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, garlic powder, and a pinch of salt. Cut in 4 tablespoons of cold butter until pea-sized.
  8. Stir in the remaining cup of grated cheddar cheese, then add buttermilk and mix until the dough comes together.
  9. Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough over the chicken filling, leaving gaps for steam to escape.
  10. Melt the remaining tablespoon of butter with the remaining 2 cloves of minced garlic and brush over the biscuit topping. Sprinkle with dried parsley.
  11. Bake for 20-25 minutes until biscuits are golden brown and filling is bubbling.
  12. Let the pie rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Ensure to season the filling adequately. Avoid overmixing the biscuit dough to maintain a tender texture.