Chicken Pot Pie with Cheddar Crust

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 cups cooked chicken, diced
• 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup cream
• 1/2 cup biscuit mix
• 1/2 cup milk

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in flour, salt and pepper; cook and stir until bubbly. Gradually stir in chicken broth and cream; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in chicken and vegetables; remove from heat.
3. In a medium bowl, combine biscuit mix and milk until moistened. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll out to fit the top of a 9-inch pie plate.
4. Spoon chicken mixture into pie plate and sprinkle with cheddar cheese. Place biscuit crust over the top. Bake in preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown.

Interesting Facts

• Chicken pot pie is a classic comfort food that has been around for centuries.
• This version of chicken pot pie is made with a cheddar cheese crust, giving it an extra bit of flavor.
• Chicken pot pie is a great way to use up leftovers, as it can be made with any combination of vegetables and proteins.