Description
Red Lobster Biscuit Chicken Pot Pie combines classic chicken pot pie with the iconic Cheddar Bay biscuit topping from Red Lobster. This easy casserole features tender chicken, vegetables, and a creamy filling, all crowned with a golden, cheesy biscuit layer. Perfect for weeknight dinners or feeding a crowd!
Ingredients
For the Pot Pie Filling:
- ½ cup (1 stick) melted butter, divided
- 4-5 cups pre-cooked, shredded chicken
- 10-12 ounces frozen peas and carrots
- ¾ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¾ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
For the Biscuit Topping:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 box (11 ounces) Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuits Mix (reserve the seasoning packet!)
- ¼-½ cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese
Instructions
Turn your oven to 350°F. Pour melted butter all over the bottom of your 9×13 pan – like really coat it. Set aside some butter for later, maybe a quarter of what you melted.
Throw your shredded chicken in there, spread it around so it’s even. Dump the frozen peas and carrots right on top. Don’t bother thawing them first.
Mix all your spices together in a little bowl – garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, chili powder. Sprinkle it over everything. Don’t mix it in, just leave it sitting on top. I know it seems weird but it works.
Whisk the chicken broth and cream of chicken soup together. Pour it over the whole thing. It’s gonna look like a lot of liquid but that’s fine.
Here’s the fun part. Mix your milk, biscuit mix, and half that seasoning packet until there’s no lumps. Pour it over the top of everything. Yeah it looks runny and thin, but it puffs up when it bakes. Just trust it.
Throw cheese all over the top. I use a lot because I’m not here to play around with cheese.
Put it in the oven for 55 minutes. When the top’s golden brown, it’s done. Take that butter you saved, melt it if it’s not still melted, mix in the other half of the seasoning packet, and brush it all over the top.
Notes
- Use cold butter for brushing: When you melt that final bit of butter for brushing, let it cool slightly before mixing in the seasonings. This helps the seasonings stick better and creates a beautiful glossy finish.
- Watch the liquid ratio: If you’ve made this before and found the filling too liquidy, reduce the chicken broth to 1 cup instead of 2. Every oven is different, and some cook off moisture faster than others.
- Don’t overmix the biscuit batter: Mix just until smooth. Overmixing can make the topping tough instead of tender and fluffy.
- Even distribution is key: When you pour the biscuit mixture on top, make sure to spread it evenly to all corners. This ensures every serving has that perfect biscuit-to-filling ratio.
- Common mistake to avoid: Don’t stir the layers! Each ingredient goes on in order and bakes together beautifully without mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American