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Chilly nights call for a saucy, bubbling pot pie with a golden biscuit top. This one simmers chicken in pumpkin beer with peppers and smoky andouille, then gets blanketed in cheddar-studded beer bread biscuits. It’s simple, hearty, and exactly the kind of cozy we all want right now.
So I’ve spent the last three days working on some new videos for you guys, and in preparation for these videos I had to look back through some older content on the blog. And when I say old, I mean old! A couple of week ago I stumbled on this recipe from way back in the day. It honestly pains me to look at those photos, BUT when I remembered back to the recipe, I couldn’t help but think, “man, I really need to bring this recipe back to life somehow because it’s like, SO GOOD”.
Enter this Beer Braised Chicken Pot Pie. It’s the same beer braised chicken, BUT with cheesy beer bread biscuits on top. Yes, yes, yes! I mean, saucy chicken is good, but saucy chicken with buttery beer bread biscuits… a million times better! <–like for real.
I hope I’m not boring you guys with all my cozy eats, but I really just cannot help it. With all of the chilly nights we’ve been having, it’s all I am craving…just crossing my fingers that you guys are feeling the same way because there are more cozy eats to come.
When I was making this dish the other week, I was other in the middle of making a million other things as well, but I cannot lie, this was totally what I was most excited about.
Okok, AND maybe I was also overly excited because this happened to be the day I found out that the Gilmore Girls A Year in The Life is going to be premiering on Netflix November 25th…aka black Friday!! Meaning the perfect day of the year to chill on the couch and binge watch all four ninety minute episodes. Please tell me that I have some Gilmore Girl fans out there that will be doing the same??
I already have plans to have basically a second Thanksgiving, only Gilmore Girls style. Meaning coffee, doughnuts, pop tarts (homemade of course!), tacos, pizza and um, ok all the Christmas cookies and hot chocolate too…obviously.
Wait, do you think this is something Lorelai and Rory would eat? I dunno, it feels kind of put together for them? But maybe not cause, chicken + beer + biscuits seems pretty Lorelai Gilmore, no?
Anyway, not sure how I got so off topic there…let’s get back to this pot pie!
So here’s the run-down for this beer braised chicken pot pie. It all starts off with that braised chicken, cooked in pumpkin beer with onions, bell peppers and andouille sausage and then finished with the simplest, most delicious beer bread biscuit topping. Oh, and a little cheese too, you know, for good measure! Then just bake and eat! Pretty simple, but so good. The secret here is the pumpkin beer and andouille sausage, these both add so much flavor and the sausage adds a nice smoky kick! If you’re not a fan of pumpkin beer, use your favorite variety, and if you don’t drink beer, use chicken broth.
From start to finish you can make this all in one pot if you choose, just make sure to start cooking everything in an oven safe pot. If you don’t have an oven safe pot, just transfer the braised chicken to a baking dish and top with biscuits.
FAQ:
Can I skip the beer?
Yes—use chicken broth. The flavor is a bit lighter and less malty, but still cozy and comforting.
Breasts vs. thighs—what’s best here?
Both work; breasts are lean and shred neatly, while thighs are more forgiving and come out extra juicy.
How do I know the biscuits are done?
Look for deep golden tops and a filling that bubbles around the edges; the bottoms should feel set, not doughy.
Can I make the filling ahead?
Absolutely. Cook and cool the filling, refrigerate up to 2 days, then rewarm to a simmer, top with fresh biscuit dough, and bake.
Beer Braised Chicken Pot Pie with Cheddar Biscuits.
Ingredients
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 red peppers, chopped
- 1 (12 ounce) pumpkin beer, , or your favortie beer
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs, I used chicken breasts
- 2 andouille sausage links, quartered
- 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 (4 ounce0 can diced green chilies
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- kosher salt + pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream with 2 teaspoons cornstarch
Biscuits
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 4 tablespoons butter, grated
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup pumpkin beer
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Heat a medium pot (preferably oven safe) over medium heat and add the olive oil. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until softened, 10 minutes. Add the bell pepper, chili powder, paprika, thyme and cayenne and season with salt + pepper and cook another 5 minutes. Pour in the beer. Add the chicken, sausage, tomatoes and green chilies, stirring to combine. Bring to a simmer, cover and simmer 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and shreds easily. Shred the chicken with two forks, leave to simmer.
- Whisk together the heavy cream and cornstarch and stir into the chicken. Simmer 5 minutes and then remove from the heat.
- Meanwhile, combine the flour, baking powder and butter in a medium bowl and toss to combine. Add the honey and beer and mix until just combined. Fold in the cheddar.
- Remove the chicken from the heat. If not already in an oven safe dish, then transfer to one. Drop 2 tablespoons of biscuit dough over top the chicken. Place in the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the biscuits are golden. Remove from the oven and let cool 5 minutes. Eat!
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Wednesday meet your new favorite pot pie. 🙂
Wait, what? Beer in chicken pot pie. Definitely a crowd pleaser comfort food.
Thank you so much Andrea!
Oh I think Lorelai would be all over this. You know what, I think she would dip chips into it! 😉 I am totally stoked for the Gilmore Girls reunion episodes. I am trying to make sure I have all of my course work done before then, and I too am planning on making a bunch of things that the Gilmores would snack on. Definitely second Thanksgiving, hee hee.
This looks delicious – love the idea of using pumpkin beer. One day, when I have my dream kitchen, I will have to get that Staub Pumpkin. It is so awesome. 😀
Sounds amazing Kate! Thank you so much!
Just yesterday I was looking for an updated chicken pot pie recipe and I think I found it! Thank you for reading my mind 😉 I’m going to make this along with the apple crumble cake for a nice, cozy dinner!
Sounds so amazing Sarah! I hope you have an awesome dinner tonight, thank you!
Looks great!! How much beer goes into the biscuits??
I am so sorry! It is 3/4 of a cup and the recipe is fixed. Thanks for pointing that out. Let me know if you have other questions. Thanks!
I was just thinking of making pot pie!!! this will definitely be made this week!
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Perfect! I hope you love this one Jessica, thanks!!
This looks like a perfect Sunday dinner for fall.
Yes! Thank you Sara!
This looks amazing. Could you do it in the slow cooker?
Hey Sophie! Yes! You can cook the chicken mixture in the crockpot and then I would add the biscuits about 45 minutes to an hour before you are ready to eat. I think that will work great! Let me know if you have any questions. Hope you love this and thanks! 🙂
I don’t mind the cozy recipes one bit because it is freezing here!
Looking absolutely glorious and those beer biscuits… Aaah yum.
Well I am so happy you are loving this, and its perfect for the weather. Thanks so much Maëva!
Hey Tieghan,
I love your blog and I’m looking forward to your cookbook. Do you publish your book in GERMAN, too? That would be perfect. Fingers crossed! :]
Happy wednesday!
Izzy
Hey Izzy! Yes, it will be! I will have more details as the book launch get closer. THANK YOU! 🙂
This looks so good! I plan to make it soon. How much beer did you put in the biscuits?
Hey Sue! I am so sorry! It is 3/4 of a cup and the recipe is fixed. Thanks for pointing that out. Let me know if you have other questions. Thanks!
This looks SO yum! and please; you’re talking to the person who owns all 7 seasons and has marked November 25th on her calendar. Rory and Lorelai are my spirit animals and I totally think this is something Luke would serve Lorelai from his “off-menu”. 😉 Are you Team Dean;Team Jess;or Team Logan? I am actually hoping they bring someone new into the picture.
Hi! OMG Ok, so I am torn, but I think I am actually team jess, but I don’t know. I cannot wait! So excited you are GG fan! 🙂 Have a great weekend!
Oh wow, you’re recipes always look so amazing and this one is no different – also, can we discuss your perfectly fall themed pumpkin Staub ovenproof dish?!!? That thing, is amazing!! I love it!!
Rebecca
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Awh thank you so much Rebecca! This is so sweet! (:
Yes to cozy eats!!!! Love those biscuits! I have to make those. And who doesn’t love cooking with beer? (or any spirits 😉 ) I think they just add so much flavor! And I’m sure this chicken pot pie is no exception. In fact, I have spareribs marinating in my fridge as of the moment with bourbon in the marinade! So excited! This is a very creative way to make a pot pie, and honestly, I love this much better as I’m not a big fan of the classic pot pie. I mean I can eat it or leave it. Is your bro Red an actor? What’s the title of his movie? Oh and I love the gilmore girls too! 😉
Agreed! They do add so much good flavor! SO happy you are loving this recipe Sheila, those spareribs sound super delish! But no, he is a snowboarder and his movie is called “Insight”.. he actually has a part out on twsnow.com if you want to check it out!! (:
here is the link:
http://snowboarding.transworld.net/reds-invitational-insight/
Hi,
For the biscuits, there is no beer listed as an ingredient but there is beer in the instructions. Which is correct? Thanks.
I am so recreating this dish, with more veggies added, because I need my greens and oranges and reds ahahahahah!!
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Perfect!! I hope you love it, thank you Ruth!