INGREDIENTS
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For the Biscuits:
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2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 tablespoon baking powder
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon granulated sugar
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1/2 to 1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper (depending on how spicy you like your biscuits)
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1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
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1/4 cup (2 ounces) unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
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4 ounces (half of a brick) cream cheese, cold
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3/4 cup buttermilk, cold
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For the Filling:
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4 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
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2 cups chicken broth
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1 1/2 cups whole milk
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4 ounces (half of a brick) cream cheese
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salt and pepper to taste
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1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
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1/8 teaspoon fresh ground nutmeg
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3 cups shredded chicken meat
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2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
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1 small onion, diced
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1 small garlic clove, minced
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1 1/2 cup thinly diced carrots
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1 cup diced zucchini (optional)
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1 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed