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Salsa Verde Chicken & Biscuits

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: biscuits, casserole, chicken, poultry, salsa verde

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup all purpose flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 16 oz jar salsa verde
  • 5 oz can fat-free or 2% evaporated milk
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2 cups biscuit baking mix such as Bisquick
  • chopped onions & garlic to taste optional
  • cup milk
  • ¾ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese for sprinkling optional

Instructions

  • In a large skillet, saute your chicken breasts - adding onion & garlic if desired. Cook until the chicken is done & nicely browned. Set aside.
  • In a large pan, melt butter over medium-high heat. Whisk in flour; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Add broth, salsa, & evaporated milk. Continue to cook & stir until thick and bubbly. Stir in the chicken, reduce heat to low.
  • Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine biscuit mix, milk, & ¾ cup cheese.
  • Pour salsa verde chicken mixture into a 9x13 dish. Sprinkle with ¼ cup of cheddar cheese if desired. Top with large spoonfuls of biscuit dough.
  • Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, or until biscuits are golden and chicken mixture is hot and bubbly.