A warm and comforting skillet bake with tender chicken, creamy vegetables, and golden fluffy biscuits that rise right on top for the perfect one-pan dinner.
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 25 min
Total: 35 min
Ingredients
For the chicken filling
• 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1 cup milk or cream
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
For the biscuits
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp salt
• 3 tbsp cold butter, diced
• ½ cup milk
Instructions
Build the filling
Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet. Sauté onion, mixed vegetables, and garlic until softened. Add flour and stir to coat, forming a light roux. Pour in chicken broth and milk, simmer until thickened, then stir in shredded chicken, cheese, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Prepare the biscuits
In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until crumbly, then pour in milk and mix just until a soft dough forms. Do not overwork it.
Assemble the bake
Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough evenly over the creamy chicken mixture. They will expand as they bake, forming a golden topping.
Bake until fluffy
Transfer the skillet to a 400°F (200°C) oven and bake 15–18 minutes until the biscuits are puffed and lightly golden, and the filling bubbles around the edges.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Calories: ~480
Protein: 33g
Carbs: 41g
Fat: 20g
Fiber: 3g
Quick Facts
• One skillet
• Fluffy biscuit topping
• Comfort-food classic
• Family-friendly
Tips
For a creamier filling, simmer an extra minute after adding the broth and milk. The mixture will thicken further as it bakes under the biscuits.
If you want a stronger cheesy flavor, add an extra handful of shredded cheese right before dropping the biscuit dough on top. The cheese melts into the filling for a richer finish.
To save time, prep the biscuit dough ahead and chill it. Cold dough produces lighter, fluffier biscuits when baked.
And if you’re using diced chicken often in your cooking, you’ll enjoy these other easy chicken recipes with diced meat, quick and versatile for any weeknight.
Variations
Herb Biscuit Topping
Add dried parsley or chives to the biscuit dough for a fragrant, savory lift that pairs beautifully with the creamy chicken filling.
Veggie Boost
Stir in mushrooms, spinach, or zucchini to make the bake more colorful and add extra texture without changing the cooking time.
Cheddar Twist
Swap the cheese inside the filling for sharp cheddar to create a deeper, more comforting flavor profile with each bite.
And for a Southern-style twist, try pairing this bake with a dish like biscuits and gravy, another cozy favorite that celebrates creamy fillings and golden biscuits.