Mom’s Easy Chicken and Biscuits Recipe
on Dec 29, 2015, Updated Apr 22, 2025
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While my mom was visiting over the holidays, I took full advantage of her baked chicken recipes from when I was growing up. We did a bunch of baking, made some appetizers and threw together Mom’s Easy Chicken and Biscuits.
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You can taste the love in every bite of this family chicken recipe, it’s one you really need to try today! Plus, you can make this inexpensive family meal for under $2.00 per serving!
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Mom’s Easy Chicken and Biscuits Recipe
When I was growing up, we did not have much money. My mom was an expert at preparing meals for myself and my 6 siblings on a shoestring budget.
We had a lot of different baked chicken recipes like a simple roast chicken, chicken baked in breadcrumbs, and chicken roasted with lemons.
We have featured several of my mom’s budget recipes on Platter Talk already (Homemade Beef-a-Roni, and Stuffed Cabbage, to name just a couple,) and now I give to you, Mom’s Easy Chicken and Biscuits Recipe.
📝 Mom’s Easy Chicken and Biscuits – Recipe Details
Category: Dinner, Comfort Food, Budget-Friendly Meals
Cuisine: American
Skill Level: Easy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 8
Main Ingredients: Bone-in chicken thighs, onion, garlic powder, canned refrigerated biscuits, chicken stock
Equipment Needed: Large baking dish (9×13), oven, mixing bowls, measuring spoons, tongs or forks
Summary:
This old-school Chicken and Biscuits recipe is a classic one-dish meal that stretches simple ingredients into a warm, satisfying dinner. It’s built around affordable staples like chicken thighs and store-bought biscuits, simmered and baked into a cozy, homemade favorite straight from Mom’s kitchen.
Why This Recipe Works
- Stretch Your Budget: Makes a generous meal using inexpensive, easy-to-find ingredients.
- Comfort Food Made Simple: The combination of tender chicken and buttery biscuits hits all the cozy notes without much fuss.
- Minimal Prep, Big Flavor: Just a few pantry spices and a long, slow bake do the heavy lifting.
- Time-Tested Family Favorite: Based on a beloved family recipe passed down through generations.
Good to Know
- Make It Your Own: Add frozen peas, carrots, or leftover veggies for more color and nutrition.
- Short on Time? Use rotisserie chicken to cut down on cooking time.
- Serving Ideas: This dish is hearty on its own but pairs well with applesauce or a crisp side salad.
- Leftovers: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven for best texture.
While I was shopping at the store this past weekend, I came across five and a half pounds of chicken thighs for $0.49 a pound. How could I turn that down? Thinking back, I remembered that mom used to make delicious chicken and biscuits when I was a kid. I did what anyone would do. I put the chicken in the cart and made a date with my mom to make a meal from my past for my family, Mom’s Easy Chicken and Biscuits Recipe.
While we were in the kitchen, I learned that Mom’s Easy Chicken and Biscuits Recipe is a snap to put together. Only a few spices, an onion, chicken stock and canned biscuits was all we needed to put this meal together. The best thing was all the stories that my mom was able to share with me.
Ingredients and Cost
Servings: 8 | Category: Dinner, Comfort Food, Budget-Friendly Meals
Here’s a detailed breakdown of the ingredients used in this classic, cozy recipe, using the descriptions exactly as given:
- Bone-In Chicken Thighs (about 2.5–3 lbs)
Tender and flavorful, these are a budget-friendly cut that adds rich taste and stays juicy after baking.
Approx. $6.50 - Onion (1 medium, diced)
Adds a subtle sweetness and savory depth to the dish as it bakes with the chicken.
Approx. $0.75 - Garlic Powder (1 tsp)
An easy pantry spice that brings a warm, mellow flavor to the chicken.
Approx. $0.10 - Canned Refrigerated Biscuits (2 standard cans, 8-count each)
These buttery biscuits bake right on top, soaking up flavor and turning golden and fluffy.
Approx. $3.00 - Chicken Stock (2–3 cups, enough to partially cover chicken)
Used for simmering and flavoring the chicken; adds moisture and richness to the dish.
Approx. $1.50
Total Recipe Cost: $11.85
Cost Per Serving (8 servings): $1.48 per serving
This old-school Chicken and Biscuits recipe is not only easy and comforting—it’s also kind on your wallet and perfect for feeding a family with just a few wholesome ingredients.
All my childhood memories flooded back to me as the kitchen began to smell as I remembered. When it was finished, Dan, the boys and my mom and myself sat down to enjoy the fruits of our labors.
They got to hear stories of how handsome and smart I was as a child. Well maybe not, but it is my post and that is how I remember the dinner conversation.
Do yourself and your family a favor and give this inexpensive, easy and delicious meal a try. When someone asks you what you are serving tonight, tell them Mom’s Easy Chicken and Biscuits. Enjoy! -Scott
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Ingredients
- 5 lbs Skinless Chicken Thighs, or any chicken segments of your choice
- 32 oz Chicken Stock
- 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Salt
- Pepper
- 1 Onion, Large, chopped
- 8 Biscuits, (from a frozen tube)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Season both sides of chicken with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
- Place seasoned chicken in a single layer in a 9 X13 pan.
- Place onions on top of the chicken.
- Pour enough chicken stock over the chicken to cover the chicken.
- Place a lid on the pan and put into preheated oven for about an hour.
- After an hour, remove a little of the stock so that the top of your chicken is not in the liquid and place lidded back into the oven for about 30 minutes.
- Place biscuits over the top of the chicken, trying not get liquid on the biscuits.
- Return to the oven for approximately 16-18 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown.
- Serve chicken with biscuit and a side of mashed potatoes.
- If you choose to, you can use the previously removed stock and thicken with a tablespoon or so of corn starch or flour to make a heavier gravy.
Notes
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Use Bone-In Thighs for Maximum Flavor
Don’t swap these out! Bone-in chicken thighs give the broth a rich, savory depth that boneless cuts just can’t match. -
Bake Low and Slow
The long baking time helps tenderize the chicken and allows the flavors to meld—don’t rush it. It’s what makes this recipe taste like it came straight from Mom’s oven. -
Add Biscuits at the End
Wait until the last 20 minutes to add the canned biscuits on top. This prevents them from getting soggy and lets them bake up golden and fluffy.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Comfort food at its finest! Recipes made with mom are always the best. I often wonder which of my recipes will turn out to be the ones my children remember and like the most. Likely……..the ones I got from my mom.
Such a great prediction, Christina. Hand-me-down recipes, by definition, survive the test of time!
What a very special time this was with Mrs. Brotherton! I want to thank you for linking up at the Let’s Get Real Weekly Link Party #122. This will be my feature post in the next link up. Pinned to our board, tweeted, yum, etcetera for food love. So glad you made the video – you’ll have this forever!
Thanks so much, Patty. We certainly had a great time in the kitchen with our mom!
Love the recipe..love the video. Pinned. Happy New Year.
Thanks so much, Mary!
Snow has finally fallen in Chicago. The cold air has that “snow” smell, like there could be a blizzard at any moment, and the sun has not shone itself for a few days. If ever there was a time for chicken and biscuits, it’s now! What a beautiful site, guys!
Thanks so much for the kind comments, Jeff! This is indeed great weather for comfort food; we wish you and yours the best in the new year ahead!
How delicious, and it’s so very special that you were able to make this together with your mom. What a special treat, and of course I just love the delicious and easy recipe. Happy New Year !
Thanks so much, Joanne. Happy New Year to you as well!