Description
This Chicken Pot Pie with Cheddar Sage Biscuits is a Hobbit-inspired comfort feast featuring tender chicken, creamy vegetables, and golden cheddar-sage biscuits baked right on top. Perfect for cozy dinners, themed gatherings, or a rustic holiday meal, it brings warmth and flavor to any table.
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/4 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 cup frozen peas
For the Biscuit Topping:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp finely chopped fresh sage
- 6 tbsp cold butter, cubed
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat: Heat oven to 400°F (204°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Make the Filling: In a skillet, heat butter and oil. Add onion and carrots; cook 5–6 minutes. Stir in garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary. Sprinkle flour and stir. Slowly whisk in broth, then add cream. Simmer 5 minutes until thickened. Stir in chicken and peas. Transfer to prepared dish.
- Make the Biscuits: In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and sage. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Stir in cheddar, then add milk until a soft dough forms.
- Assemble: Drop biscuit dough by spoonfuls over the filling.
- Bake: Bake 25–30 minutes until biscuits are golden and filling is bubbling. Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for faster prep and extra flavor.
- Always use cold butter in the biscuit dough for flakiness.
- Simmer filling until visibly thick before baking to avoid a watery texture.
- If substituting dried sage, use only 1 tsp instead of fresh.
- Let casserole cool slightly before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked Casserole
- Cuisine: Rustic / Fantasy-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
Keywords: Chicken Pot Pie with Cheddar Sage Biscuits, Hobbit dinner recipes, Middle-earth food, rustic comfort food, Tolkien-inspired meals