Chicken And Biscuits

== Description ==
Source: Christmas With Southern Living 2003 - Southern Living
Have and abundance of leftover turkey from your holiday meal? Feel free to substitute turkey for the chicken in this homestyle recipe.
== Ingredients ==
* 1 whole chicken, cut up, if desired
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 3 carrots, chopped
* 3 celery ribs, chopped
* 3 large leeks (white and light green color only), chopped
* 1 medium onion, halved and sliced
* 1 teaspoon olive oil
* 1 cup dry white wine
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1 cup frozen sweet peas
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 tablespoon baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
* 5 tablespoons cold butter or margarine, cut into pieces
* 3/4 cup (3 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
* 1 large egg
* 1/2 cup half-and-half
* 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
== Directions ==
# Place chicken in a Dutch oven; add 1 teaspoon salt and water to cover.
# Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 hour.
# Drain chicken, reserving 4 cups broth.
# Debone chicken.
# Sauté carrot, celery, leek, and onion in oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat 5 minutes.
# Add chicken to Dutch oven; add reserved broth, wine, and 1 teaspoon salt.
# Bring to a boil; simmer, uncovered, over medium-high heat 20 minutes.
# Remove from heat, and stir in peas.
# Combine flour, baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and rosemary.
# Cut in butter with a pastry blender until crumbly.
# Add cheese.
# Combine egg and half-and-half.
# Add to dry ingredients, stirring with a fork until a dough is formed.
# Drop biscuit dough over top of chicken and vegetables, forming 8 biscuits.
# Brush with melted butter.
# Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 20 minutes or until top is bubbly and biscuits are done.
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
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