Chicken and Butternut Squash Biscuit Casserole
This post is sponsored by Harvestland. As always, all opinions are my own.ย
When I’m craving comfort, nothing satisfies quite like this Chicken and Butternut Squash Casserole topped with golden biscuits.
Ever since the Mr. and I moved into our new bedroom, I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect comforter. I am that crazy person who needs the weight of a thick, fluffy blanket even in the middle of the summer. But finding the right balance of coziness, puff, softness, warmth, and breathability is proving to be harder than I thought. The more I research, the more confused I seem to be. Do you go with down or down alternative? Do I need a duvet cover, or just a duvet? Maybe I should just get a quilt and save myself the trouble. Oh, and what the heck is a coverlet?
The whole scene makes me wish I could simply curl up into this Chicken and Butternut Squashย Biscuit Casserole for the night. It’s everything I want in a good blanket. It’s warm and comforting and topped with the fluffiest, puffiest golden biscuits. I mean, doesn’t that sound like the best night’s sleep of your life? Unfortunately, sleeping in casserole is generally frowned upon, so I suppose my comforter search will have to continue, but in the meantime, I’m going to be enjoying bowl after bowl of this casserole.
Think of this recipe asย Chicken Pot Pie meets Chicken and Biscuits and has a head on collision with October. The filling is comprised of all sorts of Autumn vegetables–leeks, mushrooms, parsnips, and butternut squash–and rounded out with tender piecesย of Harvestland chicken. A mixture of dark and white meat is ideal for flavor and texture, and Harvestland’s chicken breast tenderloin and boneless skinless chicken thighs worked out perfectly for this.
While the chicken and vegetables stewย in a rich, savory broth, I whip up some biscuits to go on top. I used my grandmother’s easy drop biscuits for this, but you could use your own favorite recipe or even store bought. Once the squash has softened and the chicken and vegetable stew is thick and creamy, it’s ladled into a pan and topped with biscuits.ย A short stint in the oven is all that’s required to send the biscuits into pillow-worthy puffiness.
The resulting casserole isย satisfying and rich, with a pleasant sweetness from the butternut squash and parsnips, and a hint of butter from the biscuits. It’s the kind of meal I imagine my grandmother would have made for the family after coming in from a long day of working on the farm. It’s a dish that’ll appease even the hungriest belly, leavingย you contentedly full and warm from the inside out.
Chicken and Biscuit Casserole
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 1 leek, white and light green parts only, chopped
- 1 lb. chicken, chopped into bite sized pieces (I used a mixture of Harvestland's boneless skinless chicken thighs and breasts)
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- Pepper
- 3 Tablespoons flour
- 1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 3 cups chopped butternut squash
- 1 cup chopped parsnips
- 9-12 Biscuits (store bought or homemade
Instructions
Recipe by NeighborFood
Who the heck would frown upon sleeping in casserole?! That sounds so comfortable and delicious! Honestly, figuring out the bedding situation is ridiculous. Why are there so many options now?! Every time I go into one of those bedding stores, my brain hurts. I can’t wait to make this casserole over the winter, Courtney. It looks amazing!
It sounds better than half the bedding options out there! And much simpler too. Forget the duvet, I just want a giant biscuit for a blanket.
Shopping for home related anything makes me wonder why there are so many options. I give up. Give me the casserole!
Agreed. Too many choices. Brain shutting down. Must.get.casserole.
Bedding is seriously complicated! I work with a bedding client and recently learned all about matelasses (don’t even ask haha). Anyway, I would love to cozy up to this dish!
Sues
Haha! Oh dear, I’m not even going to look up matelasses. It’d just give me something else to worry about! ๐
This is the perfect Fall casserole, definitely needs to happen here soon!
Thanks Matt! I hope you love it!
I was on the new bedding hunt last year! I found an awesome an awesome down alternative blanket at Target that’s been just right all year long!
Mind if I ask what brand it is? I may have to check it out!
It’s their in-store brand. I think a King size was only like $30? I’ve had it in a duvet for almost a year now and still like it. That says a lot!