Recipes

$7 Chicken & Biscuit Pot Pie Bake (Family-Sized, EBT-Friendly)

by StudioLink's Diet.
November 17, 2025
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This warm, creamy, cozy Chicken & Biscuit Pot Pie Bake feeds a full family using 100% EBT-approved ingredients for under $7 total.
It’s comforting, nostalgic, and uses simple pantry staples that stretch beautifully to create a hearty, complete meal.

Perfect for families preparing for unstable times, stocking the pantry, or needing an easy, filling dinner that tastes like home.

Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: ~$7 using only EBT-eligible ingredients
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:

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For the Filling
  •   1 lb chicken thighs (about 2 thighs) (diced)
  •   1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
  •   1 can frozen mixed vegetables
  •   1/2 cup milk
  •   1/2 tsp garlic powder
  •   1/2 tsp salt
  •   1/4 tsp black pepper
  •   1/4 tsp dried thyme (optional)
 
For the Biscuit Top
  •   1 can
    refrigerated biscuits (cheapest store brand) or the below ingredients for the homemade version
  •   1 cup flour
  •   1 tsp baking powder
  •   2 tbsp cold butter
  •   1/3 cup milk

🔪 Instructions

1. Cook the Chicken

  1. Heat a pan on medium.

  2. Add diced chicken thighs.

  3. Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme.

  4. Cook 5–7 minutes until no longer pink.

2. Build the Filling

  1. Add diced onion to the pan → cook 2–3 minutes.

  2. Add frozen mixed vegetables → stir.

  3. Add 1 can cream soup + ½ cup milk.

  4. Stir until creamy and warmed through (2 minutes).

  5. Taste and adjust salt/seasoning as needed.

The filling should be thick, creamy, and comforting.

3. Assemble the Casserole

  1. Pour filling into a baking dish (8×8 or similar).

  2. If using canned biscuits:

    • Cut each biscuit into quarters

    • Scatter the pieces evenly across the top

  3. If making homemade biscuits:

    • Mix flour + baking powder + salt

    • Cut in cold butter

    • Add milk to form dough

    • Drop spoonfuls of dough across the top

4. Bake

  • Bake at 400°F for 18–20 minutes

  • Biscuits should be golden brown

  • Filling bubbling around edges

⭐ 5. Serve

Let cool 3–5 minutes.
Serve warm.
Feeds a family of 4 with ease — or a family of 3 with leftovers.

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