Farmhouse Chicken And Biscuits Recipe

Ingredients

1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up2 carrots, sliced2 celery ribs with leaves, sliced1 green onion, sliced5 peppercorns1 teaspoon salt6 cups water6 tablespoons butter, cubed1/2 cup all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon pepperHomemade or purchased biscuits, warmed

Preparation

Combine the first seven ingredients in a Dutch oven; cover and simmer until the chicken is tender, about 45 minutes.

Remove vegetables and chicken from broth; set vegetables aside. Skin, bone and cube the chicken. Strain broth, reserving 3 cups.

In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt butter; stir in flour and pepper until thickened and bubbly. Gradually stir in reserved broth; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil for 1 minute. Add chicken and vegetables; heat through. Serve over biscuits.