What is the secret ingredient in chicken pot pie?

A splash of white wine or Worcestershire sauce adds depth and umami, making your casserole extra flavorful.

What is pot pie gravy made of?

A rich mix of butter, flour, chicken broth, and cream—seasoned with herbs and aromatics like garlic and onion.

Chicken pie is usually dry with more crust, while chicken pot pie includes a creamy filling and vegetables, often topped with a single crust.

Absolutely. It’s convenient and gives a chewy, golden finish. Just don’t forget to score the top for steam.

This Chicken Pot Pie Casserole is the ultimate comfort food, packed with tender chicken, hearty vegetables, and topped with golden, flaky biscuits.

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1 medium yellow onion
3 medium carrots
3 medium stalks celery
2 cloves garlic
1/2 medium bunch fresh thyme (about 10 sprigs), or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more as needed
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups or 1 (14.5-ounce) can low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup whole or 2% milk
1 pound cooked boneless chicken (about 4 cups)
1 cup frozen peas (do not thaw)
1 (about 16-ounce) can refrigerated jumbo- or grand-size biscuits, such as Pillsbury Grands Buttermilk

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Dice the onion, carrots, and celery. Mince the garlic and strip thyme leaves from stems if using fresh.
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the vegetables, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook until softened, about 10 minutes.
Add remaining butter, then stir in flour and cook for 1-2 minutes to form a roux.
Gradually whisk in chicken broth and milk. Bring to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in cooked chicken and peas. Remove from heat.
Transfer filling into a baking dish. Separate the biscuits and place them on top of the filling.
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until biscuits are golden and cooked through.
Let sit for a few minutes before serving.

For extra richness, brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter before baking. Use rotisserie chicken to save time.

Keywords: chicken, pot pie, casserole, comfort food, easy dinner