Description
Hearty Southern-style creamed chicken and biscuits casserole brings comfort to dinner tables with rich, creamy flavors. Home cooks will savor this classic dish that delivers warmth and satisfaction in each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) cooked chicken, cut or shredded
- 1.5 cups (170 g) mild cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup (240 ml) milk
- 0.5 cup (120 ml) mayonnaise
- 0.5 cup (75 g) roasted red pepper, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 1 tbsp (14 g) butter
- 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and thoroughly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray or butter.
- Sauté Foundation: In a skillet, melt butter and caramelize onions until translucent, developing a rich aromatic base for the casserole.
- Combine Filling: Mix sautéed onions with shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, mayonnaise, milk, and roasted red peppers in a large bowl, ensuring all ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Initial Baking: Transfer the chicken mixture to the prepared baking dish and bake for 15 minutes to intensify flavors and create a bubbling foundation.
- Cheese Layer: Remove from oven and sprinkle sharp cheddar cheese generously over the chicken mixture, creating a melty, golden surface.
- Biscuit Topping: Arrange refrigerated biscuit dough across the cheese layer in a rustic, overlapping pattern, then dust with additional cheddar cheese for extra decadence.
- Final Baking: Return casserole to oven and bake 18-22 minutes until biscuits are golden brown and cheese is completely melted.
- Resting and Serving: Allow casserole to rest 5-7 minutes after baking, then serve warm alongside a crisp green salad to balance the rich, creamy texture.
Notes
- Enhance Flavor Depth: Caramelize onions slowly to develop a rich, sweet undertone that elevates the entire casserole’s taste profile.
- Prevent Soggy Biscuits: Place biscuit dough on top of the mixture just before baking to maintain a crispy, golden-brown texture.
- Customize Protein Options: Swap shredded chicken with rotisserie chicken, turkey, or even cooked ham for versatile meal variations.
- Cheese Melting Tip: Use freshly shredded sharp cheddar instead of pre-packaged cheese for superior melting and more intense flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking, Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 930 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg