Chef John's Chicken with Skillet Biscuits
Chef John's Chicken with Skillet Biscuits brings tender poached chicken and hearty vegetables together in a creamy, pepper-forward herb gravy. Fresh tarragon and rosemary add fragrant depth, while biscuits bake on top until golden for a cozy, pot pie–meets-dumpling feel. Serve on a cool evening when you want something warming and satisfying for family or friends.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook2 hrs 55 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Chicken with Skillet Biscuits, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 17 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 58
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the chicken in a large (9-quart) stockpot, pour in the water, and add the bay leaf and clove. Bring to a simmer over medium-low heat. As foam forms on the broth, skim it off with a ladle and discard. Add the peeled garlic cloves, cover the pot, and simmer over low heat for 1 hour.
- 2
Remove the chicken from the pot and let it cool for a few minutes. When cool enough to handle, take the meat off the bones and set the meat aside. Pour the stock into a large bowl and set it aside.
- 3
Melt the butter in a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Cook and stir the carrots, celery, onion, and mushrooms in the hot butter until they begin to soften, about 10 minutes. Season with salt, white pepper, cayenne pepper, black pepper, and paprika. Stir in the flour, coating the vegetables, about 5 minutes. Add 1/2 of the reserved stock; stir with the vegetables and flour to make a very thick sauce. Stir in the remaining stock until the sauce is smooth; reduce the heat to a simmer and cook uncovered for 45 minutes.
- 4
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 5
Stir the milk into the sauce until combined, then gently fold in the reserved chicken meat, tarragon, rosemary, and herbes de Provence. Return the stew to a simmer and cook for 10 more minutes.
- 6
Open the can of biscuit dough, separate the pieces, and place the biscuits on top of the stew.
- 7
Bake in the preheated oven until the biscuits are golden brown and the stew is bubbling, about 20 minutes. Cover the pot and continue baking until the biscuits are cooked through, about 15 more minutes. Check the biscuits for doneness by pulling apart one near the center of the stew.
- Calories 619.23 kcal High 31%
- Protein 54.29 g Good Source 109%
- Carbohydrate 49.31 g 18%
- Total Fat 22.97 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 11.08 g High 55%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 190.88 mg High 64%
- Sodium 896.53 mg High 39%
- Dietary Fiber 11.48 g Good Source 41%
- Total Sugars 16.94 g --
- Added Sugars 11.08 g High 22%
- Calcium 148.56 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 3.69 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 402.57 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 39.27 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 8.11 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.16 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Chef John's Chicken with Skillet Biscuits is made with 21 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 3 hrs 25 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Biscuit Dough, Black Pepper, and Butter. Each serving provides about 619.23 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Chicken with Skillet Biscuits made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Biscuit Dough, Black Pepper, Butter, Cayenne Pepper. The full list of 21 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Chicken with Skillet Biscuits?
- About 3 hrs 25 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 55 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 619.23 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Chicken with Skillet Biscuits easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 21 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Chef John's Chicken with Skillet Biscuits healthy?
- Chef John's Chicken with Skillet Biscuits has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 619.23 calories and 54.29 g of protein, or 109% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 896.53 mg (39% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 11.08 g (55% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 11.08 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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