Description
Homemade chicken pot pie casserole delivers classic comfort in one hearty dish. Creamy filling, flaky crust, and rich flavors combine to satisfy comfort cravings you’ll want to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 3 cups cooked, shredded chicken
Vegetables and Liquid:
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, green beans)
- 1 can (10.5 ounces / 298 grams) cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 0.5 cup milk
Seasonings and Pastry:
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 can (16 ounces / 454 grams) refrigerated biscuit dough or 1 sheet puff pastry
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C) to create an ideal baking environment for the casserole.
- Combine shredded chicken, frozen mixed vegetables, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, and milk in a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blending the ingredients.
- Season the mixture with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper, ensuring even distribution of flavors throughout the filling.
- Transfer the prepared mixture into a well-greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading it evenly to create a uniform base.
- Carefully layer the biscuit dough or puff pastry across the entire surface of the chicken mixture, covering completely.
- Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for a golden-brown crust and bubbling filling.
- Remove from the oven and allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes, enabling the filling to set and cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Customize the veggie mix by using fresh or seasonal vegetables for enhanced flavor and nutrition.
- Swap chicken with turkey or plant-based protein alternatives to accommodate different dietary preferences.
- Use low-sodium cream of chicken soup and reduced-fat milk for a lighter version of the classic comfort dish.
- Add a sprinkle of herbs like thyme or rosemary to elevate the overall taste profile and bring depth to the casserole.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg