Poor Me Chicken And Biscuits Recipe

Name: Poor Me Chicken And Biscuits
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the chicken and biscuits:; 2 tablespoons fat (bacon fat, olive oil, butter, or schmaltz); 3 carrots, peeled and chopped; 1 sweet potato, peeled and chopped; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; Splash of white wine; 2 cups heated chicken broth (the poaching liquid works fine here, too); 3 cups poached chicken, chopped or shredded (I won't tell if you use rotisserie); 1 teaspoon fresh chopped rosemary; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes; Fresh ground salt and pepper; Melted butter, to top; For the drop biscuit dough:; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 8 tablespoons butter, melted then cooled, plus 2 additional tablespoons for brushing on top; 1 cup buttermilk, chilled

Servings: persons

For the chicken and biscuits:
2 tablespoons fat (bacon fat, olive oil, butter, or schmaltz)
3 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 sweet potato, peeled and chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Splash of white wine
2 cups heated chicken broth (the poaching liquid works fine here, too)
3 cups poached chicken, chopped or shredded (I won't tell if you use rotisserie)
1 teaspoon fresh chopped rosemary
1 teaspoon fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
Fresh ground salt and pepper
Melted butter, to top
For the drop biscuit dough:
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons butter, melted then cooled, plus 2 additional tablespoons for brushing on top
1 cup buttermilk, chilled

1
In a heavy-bottomed, oven safe pan (high sided saute pan or Dutch oven), melt the fat over medium heat. In it, saute the carrots, sweet potato, and onion until just tender. Remove the vegetables and return the pan to the heat.
2
Melt butter over the heat and then add the flour, whisking constantly until the flour darkens and takes on a nutty smell. Add a splash of white wine and whisk until most of the additional liquid has been absorbed. Then, one ladle at a time, add the warmed chicken broth and whisk until thickened. You should end up with roughly 2 cups of gravy. You can make it thicker or thinner as you prefer, but you want enough liquid to allow the biscuits to absorb some of the delicious chicken goo (technical term) as they cook.
3
Add in the chicken, cooked vegetables, herbs, and spices and stir to combine. Adjust salt and pepper as needed. Allow the filling to cook on low heat for a while to get the flavors all cozy together, about 20 minutes (or the amount of time it takes to make and drink a hot toddy) but let your conscience be your guide here. Add more broth if it starts to get too thick. If you're making this ahead you can stop here and store or freeze.
4
Preheat the oven to 450u00b0 F. Drop the biscuit dough on top of the filling in 1/4 cup scoops. Feel free to fill in the cracks with the scraps-this is comfort food, so looks are secondary. Use up all of that biscuit-y goodness!
5
Cook for about 14 to 17 minutes or until the tops get all golden. Remove and brush the top of the biscuits with some melted butter. Let cool for a few minutes before serving. And, if I may be so bold as to suggest, leave a pot holder or towel over the scorching hot handle so that you don't burn yourself when you return to serve. I only mention it because I burned the tar out of my hand approximately two dozen times before I finally learned to leave something over the handle as a sort of red flag.
6
In a large bowl, combine the dry ingredients. Add the butter to the buttermilk and combine until it turns clumpy. Using a spatula, combine the wet and dry ingredients only until they just comes together, handling as little as possible.

1469

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

102

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the chicken and biscuits:, 2 tablespoons fat (bacon fat, olive oil, butter, or schmaltz), 3 carrots, peeled and chopped, 1 sweet potato, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Poor Me Chicken And Biscuits falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Poor Me Chicken And Biscuits

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