Dutch Oven Chicken And Biscuits Recipe

Savory and succulent, this Dutch oven chicken and biscuits recipe is the perfect comfort food dinner made in one pot! This meal marries the rich flavors of slow-cooked chicken with the soft, buttery delight of biscuits, offering a cozy culinary experience. Perfect for family dinners or chilly evenings.

Why This Recipe Works:

Chicken Pot Pie with a Twist: Instead of making a full chicken pot pie, you can opt for this Dutch oven chicken and biscuits recipe! It is seriously simple and so delicious. You can make a simple creamy chicken filling, and make homemade drop biscuits, or even canned biscuits for ease! Then let the oven work its magic for a meal that everyone is bound to love.

Comfort Food Vibes: This is comfort food at its finest. Similar to chicken and dumplings, this chicken and biscuits recipe features a creamy chicken filling and flaky, buttery biscuits that are to die for. Especially during the colder months, sometimes you just need a comforting meal that is warm and filling.

Dutch Oven Cooking: Dutch ovens are a great method for slowly stewing, braising, or roasting foods for maximum flavor. Check out this version of a Dutch oven Shepherd’s pie recipe too.

Supplies Needed:

• Dutch Oven Skillet
• Wooden Spoon
• Measuring Cups and Spoons
• Chef’s Knife and Cutting Board
• Whisk
• Large Mixing Bowl

Ingredients:

For the Chicken filling:

• Olive Oil: To sauté the veggies and aromatics up to perfection!
• Chicken: You can use shredded rotisserie chicken or dice up some pre-cooked chicken! I recommend baking or poaching chicken breast for this recipe.
• Veggies: Onion, celery and carrots are the classic combination of vegetables that you need here. I also added frozen peas!
• Garlic: Freshly minced garlic is great for added flavor and aroma.
• Salt & Pepper: To taste!
• Dried Thyme & Rosemary: Dried thyme and rosemary are both comforting, warming spices that make this Dutch oven chicken and biscuits extra comforting.
• Chicken Stock: Chicken stock is best for the most flavor!
• Milk: To make the chicken filling extra creamy.
• Butter & Flour: Butter and flour combine to thicken this filling into a more gravy-like texture!

Homemade Drop Biscuits Recipe:

• Flour: All-purpose flour works great here! If you are gluten-free, use a 1:1 replacement flour and use cornstarch to thicken the soup. You can also use my almond flour biscuits recipe!
• Baking Powder: To help them grow into fluffy biscuits!
• Salt: To balance the flavors.
• Cold Butter: Cold butter is important is biscuits to help create a flaky texture and increase the rise.
• Milk: I used milk here for moisture and a perfectly tender biscuit!

How To Make Dutch Oven Chicken And Biscuits:

For the Chicken filling:

1. Sauté the Veg: In a Dutch oven skillet, heat the olive oil to medium heat and sauté the carrots, celery and onion for 6-7 minutes, or until tender and translucent.
2. Add Garlic & Spices: Add in the garlic and sauté for another minute then add in the salt, pepper, thyme, and rosemary and mix to combine.
3. Add Butter and Flour: Next, add in the butter and let it melt fully. Then sprinkle in the flour and mix well until everything is combined and somewhat paste like.
4. Add Stock: Pour in the chicken stock slowly, stirring well in between to work the butter and flour mixture into the liquid. Then, add in the milk.
5. Simmer: Bring everything to a low simmer and stir in the frozen peas and cooked chicken. Turn the stove off and let the filling rest.

Homemade Drop Biscuits Recipe:

1. Preheat & Prep: Preheat the oven to 425 F. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until combined.
2. Work in the Butter: Cut the stick of butter into small cubes, then work it into the dough with a pastry cutter, fork or your hands.
3. Add Milk: Make a well and pour the milk into the center and use a fork to mix the dough together until dense and paste like.
4. Form the Drop Biscuits: Use a large spoon to scoop and loosely form 7 drop biscuits.
5. Top the Chicken Filling: Place the biscuits onto the top of the chicken filling mixture carefully around the sides and one into the center.

Baking Instructions:

1. Bake: Place the Dutch oven into the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and set.
2. Remove & Serve: Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly before serving and enjoy!

Tips & Variations:

• Use canned biscuits for ease! To make this Dutch oven chicken and biscuits recipe even easier, you can use canned biscuits. Just put them on top of the chicken filling follow the cooking time on the package!
• Add more vegetables! You can add different vegetables here like mushrooms and corn!
• Use an oven safe skillet or pot! If you don’t have a Dutch oven, you can make this chicken and biscuits casserole in a skillet and transfer to a baking dish before topping with biscuits, or use any oven safe skillet or pot.

Storage and Reheating:

• To store, place leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
• To reheat, you can opt for the microwave, or you can place the leftovers in a baking dish and bake in the oven at 375 F until heated through. This will ensure that the tops of the biscuits remain crispy!

More Dutch Oven Recipes To Try:

• Dutch Oven Carnitas
• Le Creuset Beef Bourguignon
• Cauliflower Gnocchi Cheeseburger Skillet
• Crispy Garlic Herb Roasted Potatoes