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You Need to Try This Creamed Chicken and Biscuits Recipe

Creamed Chicken and Biscuits

You Need to Try This Creamed Chicken and Biscuits Recipe

Are your current chicken recipes boring you? We've got your back! This creamed chicken recipe is nothing too elaborate or expensive, making it great for a weeknight meal. Many families are trying to eat healthier for a variety of reasons, and eating chicken regularly is one great way to do that.

With this recipe, you'll be able to feed your family a meal that's both tasty and nutritious. What more can you ask for? Plus, people of all ages will love tucking into a warm, buttery biscuit on the side. Many recipes neglect to provide some kind of side to have with the main dish. We make it easy by giving you the perfect suggestion in biscuits.

Some people shy away from “creamed” anything, memories of creamed corn and other food from their childhood filling their minds. This creamed chicken recipe is nothing like that; it's flavorful and hearty. Trust us and give it a try; you certainly won't regret it.

We recommend using refrigerated biscuits for this recipe, just to make it easier on yourself. We admire anyone who wants to make their biscuits from scratch. It's cheaper, and homemade biscuits do often taste better. But, many families just don't have time to make biscuits from scratch, especially during the week. We want to make these recipes as easy as possible. So, keep it simple and stick to refrigerated biscuits.

Creamed Chicken and Biscuits

Ingredients:

¼ cup butter
¼ cup plus 1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup milk
1 egg yolk, beaten
2 cups cooked chicken, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup drained canned carrots and 1/2 cup drained canned green beans (optional)
1 can refrigerated biscuits

 

Directions:

1.  Melt butter in a large pan over medium heat; add flour, blending well.

2.  Gradually stir in broth, then milk.

3.  Reduce heat to low; cook until thickened, about 2 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly.

4.  Remove 1/4 cup milk mixture and gradually stir into egg yolk.

5.  Return egg mixture to milk mixture. Add chicken, salt and pepper; heat through.

6.  Serve creamed chicken over hot biscuits. Serves 4 to 6.

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