Grandmas Chicken and Biscuit Casserole

Step 1

Heat a deep oven-proof skillet or dutch oven over medium high heat with the 1 teaspoon of olive oil.

Step 2

While pan is heating, slice the chicken into bite size pieces then place in the hot pan.

Step 3

Cook 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until mostly cooked through.

Step 4

Add the oregano, salt, garlic, pepper and vegetables to the pan and cook another 5-7 minutes until the vegetables have softened and are cooked.

Step 5

slowly pour in the chicken stock and cream.

Step 6

turn the temperature down to medium low and bring the mixture up to a simmer.

Step 7

push the chicken and vegetable filling to one side of the pan and, using a whisk, create a small whirlpool in the broth.

Step 8

While continuing to whisk, slowly sprinkle the xanthan gum into the moving whirl pool until it is all thoroughly incorporated.

Step 9

Stir the entire mixture all together and let it continue to simmer on low while you make the biscuit filling.

Step 10

Heat oven to 425° F.

Step 11

In a large bowl, mix almond flour, salt and baking powder until combined.

Step 12

Sprinkle in the cold butter cubes and using a pastry blender, or you hands, mix the butter pieces into the flour until just small peas sized lumps remain.

Step 13

In a small bowl, combine the sour cream, egg and baking soda. stir well.

Step 14

Pour the sour cream mixture over the dry ingredients and mix well until thoroughly combined and no dry flour pockets remain.

Step 15

If your skillet is not oven-proof then transfer the chicken filling to an 8x8 casserole dish or baking pan.

Step 16

Using two spoons, (take one spoon and scoop a bite size amount of dough, about 2 teaspoons, onto the spoon. Use the back of the second spoon to push the dough off onto the chicken filling.) scoop bite size pieces of biscuit dough on top of the filling.

Step 17

Repeat until all the dough has been used, dividing the biscuit bites to cover the entire chicken filling.

Step 18

Place in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or just until the biscuits have cooked and the top is lightly browned.

Step 19

Serve, and enjoy!