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Old Fashioned Chicken Bubble Biscuit Bake Casserole

This Old Fashioned Chicken Bubble Biscuit Bake combines tender chicken chunks, mixed vegetables, and a rich, creamy sauce topped with fluffy biscuits that rise and create a golden crust during baking. It takes approximately 15 minutes to prepare and 30-35 minutes to bake, yielding 6-8 servings of hearty, comforting goodness suitable for family dinners or potluck gatherings.

Equipment

  • - 9x13 inch baking dish or 3-quart casserole dish
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • - Cutting board and knife
  • - Wooden spoon or silicone spatula
  • - Aluminum foil (optional, for covering)

Ingredients

  • For the Filling:
  • - 3 cups cooked chicken diced or shredded (about 1 pound)
  • - 1 medium onion diced
  • - 2 celery stalks diced
  • - 2 carrots peeled and diced
  • - 1 cup frozen peas
  • - 4 tablespoons butter
  • - 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • - 2 cups chicken broth
  • - 1 cup milk
  • - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • - 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
  • - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • - 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
  • For the Biscuit Topping:
  • - 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • - 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • - 1 teaspoon salt
  • - 1/3 cup cold butter cubed
  • - 3/4 cup cold milk
  • - 1 tablespoon melted butter optional, for brushing tops

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  • In a medium saucepan, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté until vegetables begin to soften, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir constantly for 1-2 minutes to cook the flour.
  • Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and milk, stirring continuously to prevent lumps from forming.
  • Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until thickened, about 3-5 minutes. The sauce should coat the back of a spoon.
  • Add the thyme, sage, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Fold in the cooked chicken, frozen peas, and fresh parsley. Remove from heat and pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
  • For the biscuit topping, combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  • Cut in the cold cubed butter using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Add the cold milk and stir just until a soft dough forms. Do not overmix.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough evenly over the chicken mixture, using about 8-10 biscuits total.
  • Optional: Brush the tops of the biscuits with melted butter for extra browning.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, until the biscuits are golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
  • Allow the casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Notes

The Old Fashioned Chicken Bubble Biscuit Bake Casserole represents home cooking at its most satisfying. This dish bridges generations, bringing together the convenience modern cooks appreciate with the depth of flavor and comfort our grandparents valued. The magic happens as the casserole bakes—the filling bubbles and infuses the biscuits from below while the tops turn golden and crisp, creating a perfect textural contrast in every bite.
What makes this recipe truly special is its ability to create a memorable meal experience without demanding expert culinary skills. It's forgiving, adaptable, and practically guaranteed to please even picky eaters. The combination of tender chicken, vegetables in creamy sauce, and freshly baked biscuits offers a complete meal in one dish, making it as practical as it is delicious.
Whether you're feeding a family on a busy weeknight, contributing to a potluck, or seeking the perfect dish to deliver to a friend in need, this casserole delivers both nourishment and nostalgia. In a world of constantly changing food trends, there's profound comfort in dishes like this that remind us of the enduring power of simple, honest cooking to bring people together and create lasting memories around the table.