Southern Chicken and Biscuits: Easy Comfort Food Delight
A delightful dish combining tender chicken and fluffy biscuits, perfect for comforting meals.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Comfort Food
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Stir in milk until just combined, then turn onto a floured surface and knead gently.
- Roll out to 1 inch thick and cut into biscuits.
- Place chicken in a baking dish, pour broth over it, and season with black pepper and parsley.
- Top with biscuits and bake for 20-25 minutes until biscuits are golden brown.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add herbs like thyme or rosemary to the chicken.
- Serve with a drizzle of gravy for an added touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg