Chicken Pot Pie I

Description
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

 * 2 tablespoons butter
 * 1 large onion, chopped
 * 2 cloves garlic, minced
 * 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
 * 1/2 teaspoon sage
 * 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
 * 1/3 cup flour
 * 2 14-1/2-ounce cans chicken broth
 * 1 16-ounce package mixed frozen vegetables
 * 3 cups cooked rice
 * 2 cups cooked chopped chicken
 * 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
 * 1 1/2 cups baking mix**
 * 3/4 cup buttermilk**
 * 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions

Directions
Heat butter in Dutch oven over medium-high heat until hot. Add onion, garlic, thyme, sage and pepper. Cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes until onion is tender. Add flour, cook and stir 1 to 2 minutes. Whisk in broth; cook, whisking 4 to 6 minutes or until sauce boils and thickens. Stir in vegetables; cook 5 to 7 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in rice, chicken and parsley; cook, stirring 2 to 3 minutes more. Place in 2-1/2-quart casserole.

Combine baking mix, buttermilk and green onions in medium bowl. Genty stir, just until dough comes together. Form dough into 9-inch long log on lightly floured surface; cut crosswise into 6-1/2-inch rounds. Or roll out dough on lightly floured surface to 1/2-inch thickness and cut with different shaped cookie cutters. Or top casserole with biscuits, spacing evenly. Bake in 425-degree oven for 20 minutes until filling is bubbly and biscuits are golden brown. Serve immediately.

May be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before baking.