Ingredients:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 cups low sodium chicken stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups cooked rotisserie chicken, shredded
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 0.25 tsp cracked black pepper
- 1 box (11.36 oz) Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix
- 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3/4 cup cold water
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
- 1 packet Red Lobster Garlic Herb seasoning (included in box)
Instructions:
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a 12-inch oven-safe cast iron skillet, melt 4 tbsp of butter over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion, sliced carrots, and celery to the skillet. Sauté for 8 minutes until the vegetables have softened and onions are translucent.
- Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and whisk for 2 minutes to create a roux.
- Slowly pour in the chicken stock while whisking constantly. Simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce thickens into a velvety gravy.
- Stir in the 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, salt, and pepper. The sauce should look velvety and coat the back of a spoon.
- Fold in the shredded cooked chicken and frozen peas. Remove from heat.
- In a separate mixing bowl, combine the biscuit mix, shredded cheddar cheese, and cold water. Stir until a soft dough forms.
- Drop large spoonfuls of the biscuit dough onto the chicken filling, leaving small gaps between the scoops to allow steam to escape.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until the biscuits are puffed and lightly tanned.
- Combine the melted 1/4 cup butter with the garlic herb seasoning packet. Brush the mixture over the hot biscuits immediately after removing from the oven.
- Return to the oven for 5 to 10 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling vigorously.