Chicken biscuits are soft biscuits filled with a mixture of chicken, cream cheese, croutons, ranch powder, and other seasonings and baked to golden perfection.
Chicken Biscuits are a recipe that we completely made up. Many years ago now, we were trying to find something for dinner. We had the most random assortment of food in the pantry. So we started looking online for ideas on what to do with it all and didn’t find much. After searching for a while, Justin said, “Let’s just start cooking and see what we come up with.”
So we combined a few different ideas, added our own, and came up with our recipe for chicken biscuits. Over time, we have tweaked the recipe, and now it is a pretty solid meal for us. The original recipe did not include ranch powder, but they needed something more and that made all the difference! I always have ranch powder on hand for making Veggie Pizza.
Chicken biscuits are a classic comfort food that brings together tender, juicy chicken and buttery, flaky biscuits in one hearty home-style meal. The warm, savory flavors and creamy texture make this dish the ultimate cozy dinner option. This easy chicken biscuits recipe is a great way to satisfy your family’s bold cravings without spending hours in the kitchen, thanks to its simple ingredients and straightforward prep. From the creamy chicken mixture made with boneless skinless chicken breasts and cream of chicken soup to the golden brown biscuit topping, every bite is packed with flavor. Whether you’re hosting family gatherings, planning a laid-back weekend dinner, or searching for quick and delicious comfort food recipes for busy weeknights, this dish is a crowd-pleaser that’s sure to become a staple on your menu.
Serving Suggestions
Serve the chicken biscuits hot, fresh out of the oven, with the biscuits golden brown and the creamy chicken mixture bubbling underneath. Pair them with a simple side of green beans, steamed broccoli, or roasted carrots for a balanced, hearty meal that’s perfect for any night of the week. This dish makes a comforting addition to family gatherings, potlucks, or Sunday dinners, offering both flavor and nostalgia in every bite. With its flaky biscuits, savory filling, and simple ingredients, it’s sure to become a go-to favorite in your collection of comfort food recipes—one that brings everyone back to the table for seconds.
Tips and Variations
- This recipe is a great way to use leftover chicken. Simply substitute the cooked chicken in place of the raw chicken breasts to save time.
- If you’re short on time, store-bought biscuits work well. However, for an extra touch, consider making your own buttermilk biscuits or cheddar biscuits to top the casserole.
- For added nutrition, mix in vegetables like peas or carrots into the chicken mixture before baking.
- While cream of chicken soup gives a classic flavor, you can also try cream of mushroom or cream of celery for a subtle twist. For a richer texture, stir in a splash of heavy cream or whole milk.
- Mix shredded cheddar cheese into the chicken mixture or sprinkle it over the top of the biscuit dough before baking for an extra layer of flavor.
- For a bit of heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, or diced jalapeños to the chicken mixture.
This chicken biscuit recipe is a comforting and satisfying dish that’s easy to prepare and sure to delight the whole family. Enjoy this hearty meal on a cozy evening or as a special treat during family gatherings.
Chicken Biscuits Step by Step
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup Italian style croutons (crushed)
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1 pkg ranch dressing powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 can homestyle biscuits
- 2 tbsp butter (melted)
Preparation
Preheat the oven to 350F. Boil the chicken until it’s cooked through. Shred the chicken. I like to use the paddle attachment on my stand mixer to make it quick and easy. You just have to constantly watch because it will go from shredded to mush very quickly! Or you can cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, croutons, onion powder, milk, pepper, ranch, and garlic powder. Add in the chicken. Stir until everything is well mixed.
Flatten the biscuits to spread them out until they are about 1/4″ thick. Fill the biscuits with a large scoop of the chicken mixture. You should use about 1/8 of the mixture since you will be making 8 biscuits.
Fold the biscuit over, similar to a calzone. Use a fork to go around the edges and seal it.
Move the completed biscuits to a baking stone or baking sheet. Then brush the tops with the melted butter.
Repeat this process for each of the biscuits. Then bake for about 15 minutes, until the biscuits are golden brown on top. Serve immediately. Once cooled, leftovers can be refrigerated. Reheat in the oven or microwave.
Chicken Biscuit Leftovers
Storage: Leftovers from this easy chicken biscuits recipe are just as delicious the next day! Let the leftovers cool to room temperature, then store any extras in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating: When reheating, cover the biscuits with aluminum foil and warm them in the oven to help maintain their flaky texture. This dish also reheats well in the microwave for a quick lunch or dinner.
Recipe
Originally Published On: January 26, 2016
Last Updated On: April 7, 2025
Chicken Biscuits
Ingredients
- 3 chicken breasts (boneless, skinless)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup Italian style croutons (crushed)
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 pkg ranch dressing powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 can homestyle biscuits
- 2 tbsp butter (melted)
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F
- Boil chicken until cooked through, then cut into bite-sized pieces
- In a large bowl, combine all other ingredients with chicken except biscuits and melted butter
- Flatten biscuits and spread with 1/8 chicken mixture
- Fold biscuit over like a calzone
- Fork edges to seal
- Brush with melted butter
- Repeat for all biscuits
- Bake about 15 minutes or until biscuits are golden brown
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutrition content will vary based on brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes, and more.
oh these look delicious!! I will surely try to make them at home, i have been eating a bit too much junk these days! so it’s time to prepare something new.
They are a great way to use up miscellaneous ingredients you may have around the house 🙂
This looks easy enough for even me to do! I can definitely see this being a meal that all of my kids would enjoy, which is no small feat!
I know what you mean, finding things my kids will eat isn’t easy here, either.
Oh my goodness, that looks positively delish. May add the recipe to next week’s dinner menu, thanks!
I hope you enjoy them!
I’ve made similar back when I was in a pinch and needed to use up random things around the house. I like the looks of this recipe better though! I’d need to sub out for dairy free alternatives, but even that shouldn’t affect much. I like recipes I can swap out for dairy free and not change the after results. thanks for sharing!
The sneaky one for dairy would be the biscuits, so just make sure they aren’t the butter-flavored. Otherwise I’ve used vegan butter and we typically use almond milk in recipes. The only thing I wouldn’t know how to switch without research is cream cheese. Is there a dairy-free one?
These sound amazing! I think my entire family will just love this recipe, can’t wait to try it!!
My husband and I really enjoy these. The boys haven’t quite decided, even with how often we make them.
These chicken biscuits look super good!!! I love how its something you can eat on the go and with your hands.
They are great for packing in a lunch, since they reheat in the microwave easily and, as you said, no utensils necessary!
I like this ~ it’s like an empanada twist which I love but with a biscuit. My kids would enjoy this and the simple steps would be easy for them to help me with.
That’s a good way of putting it! I always thought of them like calzones but with very different ingredients.
These would make a really lovely lunch box meal to take to work. I like that they are not hard to make and you can use leftovers and add veggies as well.
I have taken these in a lunch box many times. Especially when I had a job out of the house in college. You could easily add whatever you want to them!
It’s funny how similar this looks to empanadas, except that these sound like the British version of the popular hispanic dish.
Someone else mentioned empanadas. I hadn’t even thought about those when we were making them!
Those really do look delicious. Kind of like a filled dumpling or some sort of filled pasta. Just so delicious. I know my daughter and I would love to try it out.
Others have mentioned they are similar to empanadas, too, only using biscuits. They are fun and you could fill with whatever you prefer.
This looks so delicious and it is also easy to make. I will try to make it. P.S. I am a very bad cook.
Don’t worry, there isn’t a lot of difficult skills necessary for chicken biscuits. It’s mostly mixing everything together and filling the biscuits.
Some of the very best recipes are ones that we make up on the fly in the kitchen. These look like something that my kids would absolutely love!
Seriously! We have quite a few recipes that were put together that way and they are our favorites!
I friggin LOVE the chicken surprise inside!!! I would totally not tell guests what they were and let them find out for themselves!
Oh, that would be interesting! See who is brave enough to try the first one without knowing 🙂
Oh gosh I am trying to eat really healthy an this recip is making me so hungry! It looks so so good!
I mean, there are some healthy aspects to it. If you only eat one, they aren’t too bad on the calorie count. You could always add in a but of spinach or other veggies to make it a bit healthier 🙂
This recipe looks super easy. It isn’t something that I’ve ever made before, so I should give it a try!
We weren’t quite sure when we were putting them together, but they have become a favorite!
It looks like a solid, warm dish perfect for winter time. I think it would be nice to pack it as a lunch for work too. I have a similar feeling about teamwork regarding making ordinary dumplings 😉
I have taken these in a lunchbox many times. As long as you have access to a microwave to warm them (although a toaster oven is better) they work great. And, as my kids like to say, teamwork makes the dream work 🙂
These chicken and biscuits look so tasty. I haven’t made biscuits in a long time, I’m going to have to give this recipe a try.
I love all types of bread, so we make biscuits or similar sides often. This is a great way to try something completely different with them.
These totally make me think of an American take on either empanadas (which I’ve made) or Cornish pasties (which I haven’t yet). Love the ranch powder idea! And yes, pretty much anything like this that is a self-contained meal is a must-have staple for busy families!
I’ve never tried Cornish pasties either. We’ve made Pumpkin Pasties when doing our Harry Potter recipes, though! The ranch is what gives this all its flavor for sure.
Ooooo chicken and biscuits is literally one of my favorite comfort foods!!! So yummy especially on a cold evening!!!
Then you should definitely give them a try mixed together like this! They are so warm and delicious.