Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°F, with rack at center

Step 2

Heat a deep skillet over medium to medium-high heat with oil, 1 turn of the pan, and butter

Step 3

Melt butter, then add the peppers, celery, onions, bay and thyme, season with salt and pepper and soften 7 to 8 minutes

Step 4

Add garlic, stir a minute or 2, add flour, stir a minute, then add stock and half 'n' half or cream and thicken

Step 5

Add hot sauce to taste and stir in chicken to heat through

Step 6

Transfer to a 9 x 13-inch baking dish, remove bay leaves and top the chicken with the biscuits

Step 7

Listicle: 9" x 13" Ceramic Baker Generously top each biscuit with Old Bay and bake until golden, 20 to 25 minutes