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Chicken Tikka Masala Biscuit Casserole

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Updated Oct 21, 2024
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Combining the comforting richness of a traditional casserole with the exotic, spicy zest of tikka masala sauce, this Chicken Tikka Masala Casserole is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a family dinner or preparing for a festive celebration, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for more.

Chicken tikka masala is an immensely popular dish with roots tracing back to the bustling kitchens of the United Kingdom. While it features traditional Indian flavors, its creation is attributed to South Asian chefs working in British curry houses during the 1960s and 70s. Its creamy tomato-based sauce, fragrant spices, veggies, and chicken have made it a go-to comfort food across the globe.

Authentic chicken tikka masala starts with raw chicken, Indian spices, fresh garlic, ginger, and chili peppers. The mixture is roasted and served over white rice. Our easy, low-ingredient version of tikka masala packs tons of flavor with very little effort. In this biscuit bubble-up bake, pieces of fluffy Pillsbury™ Southern Homestyle Buttermilk Biscuits replace the rice, and jarred tikka masala sauce provides all those great flavors without all the work. Just add in bell peppers, onions, rotisserie chicken, and shredded cheese, then dump into a casserole dish and bake for a meal that’s perfect for a family dinner, potluck, or any occasion.

How to Make Chicken Tikka Masala Casserole

Knock out a few minutes of prep and throw this casserole in the oven for a stand-alone fix-it and forget-it bake that’s different than your average casserole. We’ll walk you through the quick steps here, but keep reading for the full recipe.

Cook the Veggies

While your oven heats up, cook bell pepper and onions in a skillet until they’re nicely browned. The onions should be soft and browned on the edges, and the skins of the peppers should be a little blistered.

Add the Chicken and Sauce

Shredded rotisserie chicken makes this recipe quick and easy. You can use any leftover chicken that you have on hand. Stir the chicken and the jarred tikka masala sauce into the vegetable mixture in the skillet, and remove from the heat. This step is important because you need to cool down the mixture before adding the raw biscuits and cheese.

Cut the Biscuits and Add to Skillet

Open the can, and separate the dough into 8 biscuits, then cut each in six pieces. The easiest way to do this is to cut each biscuit in half, then cut each half into 3 wedge-shaped pieces. Stir the biscuit pieces, a few at a time, into the mixture in the skillet and top with half of the cheese.

Add to Dish and Top with Cheese

Now spoon the mixture into the casserole dish, and sprinkle with the remaining cheese. We recommend spooning the mixture into the dish so that you can create an even layer of the mixture without getting sauce on the sides of the dish, which can lead to burning. Then, bake and serve!

More Biscuit Casserole Recipes

Need more casserole ideas? We love using biscuits for topping or stirring into hearty baked dishes. Try these out next time you need a tasty dish with just a little bit of prep.

Chicken Cordon Bleu Bubble-Up Bake combines chive and onion cream cheese with chicken, ham, and Swiss cheese for a low-ingredient casserole that’s yummy and comforting.

Meatball Sub Bubble-Up Bake. You can dress up the cheesy, saucy bake with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and some fresh basil. Frozen meatballs help keep prep time down to 10 minutes.

Apple Cinnamon Bubble-Up Bake for a sweet bubble-up bake, instead of biscuits this recipe uses cinnamon rolls paired with apples for a special breakfast treat.

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Chicken Tikka Masala Biscuit Casserole

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 60 min
  • Ingredients 7
  • Servings 8
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) baking dish with cooking spray. In 12-inch nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and onions; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and starting to brown.
  • Step 
    2
    Stir chicken and sauce into pepper mixture in skillet. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes.
  • Step 
    3
    Separate dough into 8 biscuits; cut each into sixths.
  • Step 
    4
    Gently stir into chicken mixture in skillet; stir in 1/2 cup of the cheese.
  • Step 
    5
    Spoon mixture into baking dish. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cheese.
  • Step 
    6
    Bake 33 to 38 minutes or until deep golden brown and biscuits are baked through. Let stand 5 minutes.

Nutrition

360 Calories
17g Total Fat
17g Protein
34g Total Carbohydrate
7g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 1/4 Cups
Calories
360
Calories from Fat
160
Total Fat
17g
27%
Saturated Fat
9g
46%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
45mg
16%
Sodium
840mg
35%
Potassium
580mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate
34g
11%
Dietary Fiber
2g
9%
Sugars
7g
Protein
17g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
10%
10%
Vitamin C
15%
15%
Calcium
15%
15%
Iron
15%
15%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 1 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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