Description
Creamed Chicken Over Biscuits is a comforting and hearty dish featuring tender cooked chicken in a creamy, flavorful sauce enriched with butter, onions, and tarragon, served over warm homemade country biscuits. This quick and satisfying recipe makes a perfect weeknight meal that combines silky textures and savory flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Sauce and Filling
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half (or whole milk or heavy cream)
- 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1 pound cooked chicken, diced or shredded
To Serve
- 8 homemade country biscuits (or biscuits of your choice)
Instructions
- Prepare the Butter and Onions: Melt the butter in a large deep skillet over medium heat.
- Cook Onions: Add the diced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they become translucent and start to brown slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add Flour and Seasoning: Stir in the flour and season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste, ensuring the flour blends well with the butter and onions.
- Add Chicken Stock: Pour in the chicken stock and stir continuously until the flour is fully blended into the liquid, creating a smooth base for the sauce.
- Add Half-and-Half and Thicken Sauce: Slowly pour in the half-and-half while stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Increase the heat and cook, stirring continuously, until the sauce thickens, about 1-2 minutes.
- Incorporate Tarragon, Peas, and Chicken: Stir in the dried tarragon, peas, and the cooked chicken. Cook for a few more minutes until everything is heated through. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve: Spoon the creamed chicken mixture generously over warm homemade biscuits and serve immediately for a comforting meal.
Notes
- You can substitute half-and-half with whole milk or heavy cream depending on your preference for richness.
- Leftover cooked chicken works great for this dish; shredded chicken adds a nice texture.
- Add fresh herbs like parsley if desired for additional freshness.
- For a thicker sauce, cook it a little longer until the desired consistency is reached.
- Biscuit options include store-bought or your favorite homemade recipe.