Description
A comforting classic recipe featuring tender cooked chicken simmered in a creamy tarragon sauce with peas, served over fluffy homemade country biscuits. This creamed chicken over biscuits dish is perfect for a cozy lunch or dinner that’s both hearty and easy to prepare.
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 cooked chicken, diced or shredded
Biscuits
- 8 Homemade Country Biscuits (or biscuits of your choice)
Instructions
- Prepare the Butter and Onion: Melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a large deep skillet over medium heat until fully melted and beginning to bubble.
- Sauté Onions: Add the diced onion to the melted butter and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent and just starting to brown, about 5 minutes.
- Add Flour and Seasoning: Stir in 1/4 cup all purpose flour to the onions, then season with salt and pepper to taste, mixing well to form a roux.
- Incorporate Chicken Stock: Slowly pour in 1/2 cup chicken stock, stirring continuously until the flour is fully blended and the mixture is smooth.
- Add Half-and-Half and Thicken: Gradually pour in 1 1/2 cups half-and-half while stirring. Increase the heat slightly and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens, about 2 minutes.
- Add Seasonings and Ingredients: Stir in 1 teaspoon dried tarragon, 1/2 cup peas, and 1 pound of cooked chicken. Cook for a few more minutes until everything is warmed through, adjusting salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Spoon the creamy chicken mixture over warm homemade country biscuits or your preferred biscuits. Serve immediately for best flavor.
Notes
- Use rotisserie or leftover cooked chicken to save preparation time.
- Refrigerated or frozen biscuits can be used if homemade biscuits are not available.
- If half-and-half is unavailable, substitute with whole milk, heavy cream, or a 50/50 mixture of both for a richer texture.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and consume within 3-4 days.
- When reheating leftovers, ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F to maintain food safety.
- Nutritional values are approximate and may vary depending on ingredient brands and quantities used.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
