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Chicken Pot Pie Popovers and Biscuit Bombs

32 min Cook
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  • Two choices for dinner presentation!
  • Popovers - Savory dinner that cooks like a pot pie and eats like a PopTart
  • Biscuit Bombs - Same delicious flavor, but with premade biscuits

I adore chicken pot pie. It’s easy to make and full of simple, familiar flavors that just work together. It’s classic comfort food at its best. But, confession time, I don’t like making the crust.

For those of you who don’t know me personally, I have severe autoimmune disease, I work with two nonprofits, take care of my mom who has a brain tumor, and share a home with three amazing dogs, one cat, and a husband who somehow tolerates the chaos. Our house is like an insane carnival most days.

As a career woman with a calendar that’s always bursting at the seams, I don’t have hours to fuss over a perfect crust. The filling? Easy to make from scratch. But I’ve learned that using pre-made pastry items cuts the time in half and tastes just as good.

I’ve found two ways to make chicken pot pie easy, fun, and most importantly…FAST.

🥧 Option 1: The Popover
It bakes like pot pie but eats like a Pop-Tart. These golden, flaky pockets taste like a warm hug in pastry form. Filled with tender veggies and a creamy homemade sauce, they’re a fun twist on a family favorite. It’s perfect for busy weeknights or picky eaters. I use store-bought crust for quick assembly, and one chicken breast easily stretches to feed the whole family. Familiar, comforting, and secretly packed with vegetables.

🍞 Option 2: The Biscuit Bomb
This one’s my go-to when I don’t have the time or energy for a full grocery trip. I just swing by the local general store for premade biscuits, whip up the filling, stuff the biscuits, and pop them in a preheated oven. Dinner’s done—no rolling pins, no stress, just smiles.

Instead of wrangling pie crust, I can focus on wrangling my household. And that, friends, is a victory worth celebrating.

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Chicken Pot Pie Popovers and Biscuit Bombs

jenniferlbartholomew
These golden, flaky popovers taste like a warm hug in pastry form. Filled with tender veggies and a creamy homemade sauce, they’re a fun twist on classic chicken pot pie — perfect for busy weeknights or picky eaters. Use store-bought crust or biscuit dough for easy assembly, and stretch one chicken breast to feed the whole family. Familiar, comforting, and secretly packed with vegetables.
prep time
15 min
cooking time
32 min
servings
4
total time
45 min

Equipment

  • Large skillet or sauté pan

  • Wooden spoon or heat-safe spatula

  • Measuring cups and spoons

  • Sharp knife and cutting board

  • Medium mixing bowl

  • Rolling pin (if using pie crust)

  • Fork (for sealing edges)

  • Parchment paper

  • Baking sheet

  • Pastry brush (for egg wash, optional)

  • Whisk (for sauce)

Ingredients

  • We provide:

  • 2 carrots, peeled and diced

  • 2 ribs celery, diced

  • 1 small onion, diced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 small potato, peeled and diced

  • Pantry staples:

  • 2 tbsp butter or oil

  • 2 tbsp flour

  • 1 cup milk (any kind, milk substitute for vegan)

  • ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper

  • ½ tsp dried thyme (optional)

  • 1 chicken bouillon cube or ½ cup broth

  • You provide:

  • 1 cup frozen peas (or substitute seasonal veggie mix)

  • 1 package pie crust or biscuit dough (2 sheets or 8 biscuits)

  • Optional Add-ins: (if desired):

  • 1 small cooked chicken breast, shredded

  • 1 egg for egg wash

Instructions

1

Preheat your oven

Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2

Sautee your veggies

Sauté veggies: Melt butter/margarine/oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrot, celery, and potato. Add some salt and pepper. Cook 5–7 minutes until softened.
3

Make the sauce

Sprinkle flour over the veggies and stir for 1 minute. Slowly whisk in milk and add bouillon with 1/2 cup water (or 1/2 cup broth). Stir until thick and creamy. Season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
4

Add chicken & peas

Stir in shredded chicken (if using) and peas. Let cool slightly.
5

Assemble

Popovers: Roll out crust. Spoon 2–3 tablespoons of filling onto one half, fold and crimp edges with a fork. Cut small vent slits. Biscuit Bombs: Flatten your biscuits slightly. Spoon 2-3 tablespoons of filling onto the biscuit. Wrap into a ball (this is why we let the mixture cool in the last step) and pinch to close
6

Brush and Bake

Brush with egg wash (optional). Bake according to the package instructions - usually around 15-20 minutes. They should be golden and flaky.
7

Serve

Cool slightly before serving. The insides of those things will be like lava, so be careful!

Notes

Pairs well with roasted vegetables or a side salad. One chicken breast makes six popovers. Vegetarian? Skip the chicken and add mushrooms or corn. Freezer-friendly! Freeze baked or unbaked popovers up to 2 months.
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