Description
This comforting Creamed Chicken Over Biscuits recipe features tender chicken in a creamy tarragon sauce with peas, served over warm homemade country biscuits. It’s a classic, hearty dish perfect for a satisfying lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
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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 chicken, cooked and diced or shredded
Biscuits
- 8 homemade country biscuits (or biscuits of your choice)
Instructions
- Melt Butter: Melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large deep skillet over medium heat until fully melted and beginning to foam.
- Cook Onions: Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent and slightly browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add Flour and Seasoning: Stir in 1/4 cup all-purpose flour and season with salt and pepper to taste. Cook this mixture for about 1 minute to remove the raw flour taste.
- Add Chicken Stock: Pour in 1/2 cup chicken stock and stir continuously to blend the flour and stock, forming a smooth sauce base.
- Add Half-And-Half: Slowly pour in 1 1/2 cups half-and-half while stirring constantly until well combined. Increase the heat and cook, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
- Add Flavorings and Chicken: Stir in 1 teaspoon dried tarragon, 1/2 cup peas, and 1 pound cooked chicken. Cook for a few more minutes until warmed through. Adjust salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Spoon the creamed chicken mixture over 8 homemade country biscuits or your biscuits of choice. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use rotisserie or leftover cooked chicken to save time without compromising flavor.
- If you don’t have half-and-half, substitute with whole milk, heavy cream, or a 50/50 blend of both for creaminess.
- You can use refrigerated or frozen biscuits if homemade ones are not available.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 days.
- Reheat leftovers slowly and ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F for food safety.
- The nutritional information provided is an estimate and can vary based on ingredient brands and portion sizes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
