This old-fashioned recipe for homemade chicken gravy and biscuits is easy comfort food. Creamed Chicken Over Biscuits is filling and flavorful. Tarragon adds a special taste to this main dish, but this quick recipe will likely still remind you of grandma’s kitchen.
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My mom used to make Creamed Chipped Beef over mashed potatoes, and it was one of my favorite dishes that she cooked. I often requested it for my birthday dinner because I loved it so much.
I also really enjoyed a similar dish made with chicken, which I only ever ate at my grandma’s house for dinner. I believe they ate it over toast, but I prefer biscuits with the chicken version.
Creamed Chicken and Biscuits is an easy, old-fashioned meal, which is filling and comforting too. This version uses homemade gravy, no canned soup shortcut is necessary, though the dish still comes together quickly.
You can even substitute the meat for turkey, which makes it a great adaptable recipe for thanksgiving leftovers – just like my recipe for White Turkey Chili.
This chicken dish is a creamy and flavorful comfort food. I use tarragon to season this dish, as it is a strongly flavored herb which pairs well with most chicken dishes, like Creamy Chicken Pot Pie. Tarragon has a similar taste to dill and anise.
Try making Creamed Chicken Over Biscuits the next time you need a savory meal to warm the soul.
Why This Recipe Works
Creamed Chicken and Biscuits comes together in 20 minutes. This recipe is super quick and easy to prepare.
It’s a filling and family-friendly dish, which everyone will enjoy. This meal is comfort food and well suited for cold nights.
This recipe is very adaptable. You can add other veggies like carrots, mushrooms, or celery. It is also delicious served over toast, mashed potatoes, noodles, or rice.
How To Make Creamed Chicken Over Biscuits
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken: you can cook the chicken immediately before making this recipe, or you can use rotisserie or leftover chicken.
- 8 biscuits: use any biscuits that you like. I use my recipe for Homemade Country Biscuits, but you can use refrigerated or frozen biscuits instead.
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half: you can also use whole milk or heavy cream.
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1 onion
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 4 tablespoons butter
- salt and pepper
The entire recipe and instructions can also be found in the recipe card at the bottom of this post. You can also print the recipe from the card, if needed.
Prep!
If you are not using leftover or rotisserie chicken, you will need to cook and shred or dice the chicken. You can also prepare the biscuits and get those in the oven before starting this recipe.
Dice the onion.
Create!
Melt butter in a large deep skillet over medium heat.
Add the diced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent and starting to brown slightly, about 3-5 minutes.
Stir in the flour and season with salt and pepper.
Pour in the chicken stock and stir until blended with the flour.
Slowly pour in the half-and-half while stirring until well-blended. Raise the heat and cook until thickened, stirring constantly, about 1-2 minutes.
Stir in the tarragon, peas and chicken and cook a few more minutes or until warmed through. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
Present!
Serve over biscuits, or as desired.
Tips and Techniques
- To save time you can use rotisserie or leftover chicken. You can also use refrigerated or frozen biscuits.
- If you don’t have half-and-half, you can use whole milk or heavy cream. A 50/50 combination of whole milk and heavy cream can also be used.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within 3-4 days. When reheating, ensure that the temperature reaches 165°F.
FAQ’s
Can You Freeze Creamed Chicken?
It is not recommended to freeze cream-based dishes like this. The cream can become grainy and unpleasant when thawed and reheated.
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Creamed Chicken Over Biscuits
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 small onion (diced)
- 1/4 cup all purpose flour
- salt
- pepper
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1 1/2 cups half-and-half (or whole milk or heavy cream)
- 1 teaspoon dried tarragon
- 1/2 cup peas
- 1 pound chicken (cooked and diced or shredded)
- 8 Homemade Country Biscuits (or biscuits of your choice)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large deep skillet over medium heat.4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Add onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent and starting to brown slightly, about 3-5 minutes.1 small onion
- Stir in the flour and season with salt and pepper.1/4 cup all purpose flour, salt, pepper
- Pour in the chicken stock and stir until blended with the flour.1/2 cup chicken stock
- Slowly pour in the half-and-half while stirring until well-blended. Raise the heat and cook until thickened, stirring constantly, about 1-2 minutes.1 1/2 cups half-and-half
- Stir in the tarragon, peas and chicken and cook a few more minutes or until warmed through. Season with salt and pepper as needed.1 teaspoon dried tarragon, 1/2 cup peas, 1 pound chicken
- Serve over biscuits, or as desired.8 Homemade Country Biscuits
Notes
Tips and Techniques
- To save time you can use rotisserie or leftover chicken. You can also use refrigerated or frozen biscuits.
- If you don't have half-and-half, you can use whole milk or heavy cream. A 50/50 combination of whole milk and heavy cream can also be used.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Consume within 3-4 days. When reheating, ensure that the temperature reaches 165°F.
Nutrition
Molly Kumar says
This is soooo delicious and makes a perfect family meal. We loved the recipe and saving to make again soon.
Ramona says
This dish reminded me of the dish that my grandma used to make the only difference was that she used to put mushrooms and no peas, but I loved it to the peas as much. Definitely a keeper nice and comforting. Yumm.
Tammy says
Absolute comfort food! I have this on Thanksgiving and it’s just the best. Love this creamed chicken gravy…yum!
Krysten Clark Wilkes says
Cream chicken over biscuits tastes just as cozy and warm as it sounds. Creamed chicken was one of my favorite meals growing up so i knew i had to give this recipe a try. Such a comforting meal, definitely one of my new favorites!
Mikayla says
I liked this was this came together and that I could also top rice, noodles or the biscuits with it.
Amy Liu Dong says
This is awesome, it is savory and creamy, the presentation of it makes me want it more and overall it is a great and delicious recipe!
Debbie says
This creamed chicken over biscuits is exactly how my mom used to make . This brings back such sweet memories from a simpler time . Thanks for a great recipe !
Sarah James says
Your creamy chicken looks delicious. I like how you’ve used natural ingredients and tarragon is one of my favourite herbs. Looking forward to making this soon.
Alexandra says
Comfort food at its very best! The creamed chicken is so delicious, and I love the touch of tarragon. Served over biscuits makes this a fantastic and nostalgic dinner.
Vicky says
This recipe really was so comforting and delicious. I will be making it again soon, thank you!
Kate says
Looks delicious. Thank you for your very concise directions!
Savita says
Just tried the Creamed Chicken over Biscuits recipe from this blog, and it’s comfort food perfection! The creamy chicken mixture served over warm, fluffy biscuits is a match made in heaven.
Jamie says
Wow this is so nice! Look how creamy that sauce is! So yummy!
Veronika says
I’m from Europe so we don’t have this dish and I’m not used to using tarragon either but I loved it! The chicken was tender and the sauce so creamy! I gotta try more recipes with tarragon haha.
silvia says
Omg your recipe was a delight to prepare. First of all, it was so easy, with easy ingredients, easy process, all easy and second super delicious, definitely a comforting dish we will be making over and over again.
Amy Liu Dong says
I am looking for an easy and delicious chicken recipe to make and this one is delicious. I just love it!
Claire says
This creamed chicken was so delicious and easy to make. It’s definitely a new family favorite. Can’t wait to make it again soon!
Jamie says
Loved this chicken recipe! I’ve been craving for something like this, thanks for sharing this!
Noelle says
This is an AWESOME creamed chicken recipe! The step by step photos and tips were super helpful. Thanks for the recipe!
DK Park says
Such an easy, quick, yet delicious meal I made for tonight’s dinner. So yummy!
Alexandra says
Comfort food doesn’t get much better than this! I made the creamed chicken using leftover rotisserie chicken as suggested, and served over freshly baked biscuits. So good and tastes fantastic!
Marta says
I served this creamed chicken over homemade biscuits and it was like eating an elevated chicken pot pie. So good!
Andrea says
I had never had this but love biscuits and gravy so thought I’d give it a try. OMG. So yummy. Thanks!
Stephen Davis says
Will doubling the recipe come ok!
Lauren Vavala Harris says
Yes! You can adjust the servings amount in the recipe card and it will update the ingredient amounts for you. Doubling the recipe keeps everything simple, but you will need a pretty large skillet.
– Lauren
John Granfield says
As an 84 yr old who lives alone and will not eat fast food, I have made this recipe a mainstay. Thank you Thank you. Tarragon is a touch magic.
For those of you who are interested in making this, do not skip or substitute Tarragon. Bless you.
Ashley says
I have canned chicken – do you think that would work with this? It sounds so good!
Lauren Vavala says
Hi Ashley! Canned chicken should work out just fine. Hope you enjoy the recipe!!
– Lauren
Judi says
This recipe is delicious and easy to follow! Made this and it served 3 adults and one pre- teen. Very easy and so good!
BROOKE says
This looks soooo good. I was wondering if I could swap the peas for canned Lima beans?
Lauren Vavala says
I don’t think that would be a problem at all. I would just wait until the end to add them so they don’t get too mushy and definitely drain them well 🙂
– Lauren
BROOKE says
Awesome thanks!! I’m gonna make this tomorrow.
Lisa says
I don’t have tarragon, ok to just leave out, or is there another herb you’d recommend?
Lauren Vavala says
Hi Lisa! You can omit or swap in another herb that you like. Basil would probably be my go-to!
_ Lauren
K-Dawn Bennett says
I use Bisquick to make bisquits. The recipe is on the box and they come out so light and fluffy
Leanne says
Quick, easy and delicious!
Kathi Bonney says
Thank you Lauren..My husband has several health issues and the Dr put him on a restrictive diet..new way of life but said he could have a treat now and then…this was his treat for dinner last night..he ABSOLUTELY loved it and kept repeating how good it was!!
PS….I ABSOLUTELY loved it too.
Lauren Vavala says
Hi Kathi! I love that your husbands “treat” was this recipe! I also have to eat pretty restrictive most of the time so I get how satisfying you want your treat meals to be and I’m so happy you both enjoyed it!
– Lauren
Lorie says
So I tried this recipe for the first time, I didn’t have milk, I forgot half and half, nor chicken stock, Of course i compromised. I did have canned milk, which I made the milk with. I didn’t have tarragon so I put rotisserie chicken seasoning. I thought it would be good considering I used a rotisserie Chicken. I also added garlic . It turned out GREAT my family loved it ! SO KUDOS to you for a family favorite.
Lauren Vavala says
Thanks for trying the recipe – it sounds like you made it work out perfectly!
– Lauren
Jerri says
Thank you for adding the ingredient quantities ro your instructions. It makeds it so much easier to make thr recipe. Wish everyone did this.
Lauren Vavala says
Hi. Jerri! I’m glad that you find the ingredients amounts helpful within the post. I have gone back and forth on this, but am finding that a lot of readers prefer it in the post to make the recipe along with the photos. Many recipes on my website are not updated to have them in both places yet, but they are always in the recipe cards at the bottom of each post.
I hope you enjoy the recipe!
– Lauren
Natalie says
Love added peas and tarragon. Sounds delicious and super easy to make. Perfect weekday dinner. I’m going to make this tomorrow. Thanks!
Savita says
This looks absolutely a Comfort food.
Jessica Formicola says
I am not a big fan of sausage gravy, so this creamed chicken is right up my alley! We had it for breakfast this morning and it was so delicious!
Kristen says
This was a hit at dinner. Everyone went back for seconds!
Jessica Stroup says
What a great recipe! My family loved this for dinner last night!
Sue says
I coujld eat this for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the rest of my life, love it!