Make it up as you go

So Derek and I hosted a Game of Thrones hangout to watch the season finale at our new apartment. Trying to think of what to serve but also being broke from moving into a new place, I decided to find out what my friend had in her pantry and compared it to what I have.

"Instant mashed potatoes and chicken" was her response.

Well after doing a bit of grocery shopping in my parents pantry on a trip to the coast, I decided to make this concoction:

Semi-Homemade Chicken Casserole Thing

(You can call it whatever you want)

Ingredients

Casserole

Thawed boneless skinless chicken breast (I used 3)

Bag of frozen veggies

2 Pouches of instant garlic mashed potatoes

1 can of cream of chicken soup (condensed)

4 cups of chicken broth
Seasoning of choice (Optional)

Biscuit Top

2 cups of Jiffy All-Purpose Baking Mix

2/3 cup of milk (may need to add more to max the right consistency)

Pre-heat oven to 450 degrees

• Bring the chicken broth to a boil. Turn down heat and add thawed chicken. Cover and simmer for 15 minutes or until cooked thoroughly. Remove chicken from pot and set aside. Reserve the chicken broth on the side.
• Prepare the mashed potatoes. Set aside.
• Shred the chicken either using two forks or your hands. 
• In a casserole dish, combine the cream of chicken soup and about 1 cup of the chicken broth. Mix in shredded chicken making sure to coat. Then mix in the veggies and potatoes. (I used two spoons to mix together) 
• Season however you prefer. 
• Make the biscuit dough. Spread over the top of the casserole. 

Bake for about 45 minutes or until the topping is golden brown.

Thanks to my friend Gilbert for making the biscuit mix. It was officially his first dish he made. (I am sure that isn't true, Gilbert!)

P.S. Totally forgot to take a picture of the final project. A few ideas, fresh veggies, whole potatoes, anything to add?