So as I sit here with the windows and doors open, enjoying 70 degree weather on this wintery January day, I can't help but feel a little jealous of all the people who are having snow days and freezing temperatures. I don't want it for a whole season... but a few days of it would be fun (I think). I decided I'd make a warm and hearty meal as if I were snowed in my house, and maybe I will wear a scarf while I make it.
Dish of choice: Chicken Pot Pie. I really didn't feel like making pie crust though, so I chose the easier method of using drop biscuits in place of the crust.
As you might guess, since I didn't feel like making crust, I basically wanted to have everything done in the most simple way possible. Connor and his little brother have me a bit tired these days. However, this dish is still delicious and hearty and it took me less than 40 minutes to get in the oven!
What you need:
-2lbs cubed chicken breast
-1 lg bag frozen mixed veggies
-garlic salt, granulated onion, thyme, sage, celery salt, pepper, salt for seasoning
-1/2c butter
-1/2c flour
-2c chicken broth
-1/8c sour cream
-2-3c shredded cheese
-Bisquick
-milk
Step One: Cook/brown the cubed chicken in some olive oil. Once it is cooked, add the bag of veggies until they are hot.
Step Two: Add the seasoning (I added it with the chicken) and the butter. Once it is melted through and hot, add the flour and stir until everything is 'binding up.' Cook it for 1-2 minutes and then add your broth and sour cream. Stir and let it simmer for a few minutes until you have the thickness you desire.
Step Three: Transfer the chicken, veggie and gravy mix into a 9x13 baking dish. Add your desired amount of cheese on top (I used colby-jack, mmm).
Step Four: Prepare a batch of biscuit dough by following your Bisquick directions. If you want to use a homemade biscuit dough, that is obviously also fine (and probably better). Drop biscuits onto the top of the cheesy goodness in your baking dish. I didn't do 'biscuit size' drops, but instead did kind of large biscuit crumbles to cover more of the top. Pop it in the oven until your biscuits are nice and golden on top and the gravy is bubbling around the sides (about 20-30 minutes at 375).
Step Five: Once it is done, bring it out and let it set for about 10 minutes. After that, serve it up and enjoy your warm wintery meal--no matter what the temperature is outside!
