Save A comforting, savory casserole featuring tender chicken and vegetables in a creamy sauce, topped with golden, cheesy cheddar biscuits all baked together in one pan for easy cleanup.
I grew up loving savory casseroles, and this chicken cobbler brings all that warmth and nostalgia. The cheddar biscuit topping is always a hit with my family, and the creamy vegetable-packed filling makes it a wholesome favorite.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter: For sautéing vegetables and building flavor
- Olive oil: Adds richness and helps prevent burning
- Yellow onion: Diced for sweet and savory depth
- Carrots: Peeled and diced for color and subtle sweetness
- Celery stalks: Diced for crunch
- Garlic cloves: Minced for aromatic flavor
- Dried thyme: Earthy herbal note
- Dried parsley: Bright herbal flavor
- Salt: To balance the flavors
- Black pepper: Adds gentle heat
- All-purpose flour: Thickens the sauce
- Chicken broth: Low-sodium, forms the base of the sauce
- Whole milk: Adds creaminess
- Cooked chicken: Shredded, use rotisserie or poached
- Frozen peas: For a pop of color and sweetness
- All-purpose flour (biscuit topping): Base for biscuits
- Baking powder: Helps biscuits rise
- Baking soda: Works with buttermilk for lift
- Salt (biscuit topping): Balances the flavors
- Black pepper (biscuit topping): Adds a hint of spice
- Cold unsalted butter: Cubed for tender biscuits
- Sharp cheddar cheese: Grated for cheesiness
- Cold buttermilk: Moistens the biscuit dough
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Sauté Vegetables:
- In a large ovenproof skillet or baking dish, melt the butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until softened.
- Add Aromatics:
- Stir in the garlic, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add Flour:
- Sprinkle in the flour and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Add Broth & Milk:
- Gradually pour in the chicken broth and milk, stirring to avoid lumps. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Add Chicken & Peas:
- Stir in the shredded chicken and peas. Remove from heat.
- Prepare Biscuit Topping:
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pepper for the biscuit topping.
- Cut In Butter:
- Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add Cheese & Buttermilk:
- Stir in the cheddar cheese, then add the buttermilk, mixing just until combined.
- Top Filling:
- Drop heaping spoonfuls of the biscuit dough evenly over the chicken filling.
- Bake:
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and cooked through and the filling is bubbling.
- Rest:
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Save This cobbler is one my kids always ask for on chilly evenings. We gather around the table and everyone enjoys scooping out a biscuit, then spooning on extra sauce for good measure.
Required Tools
Large ovenproof skillet or 9x13-inch baking dish, mixing bowls, whisk, pastry cutter or fork, measuring cups and spoons, spoon or cookie scoop
Notes
For a richer flavor, add a splash of heavy cream to the filling. Swap in leftover turkey for chicken. Add fresh herbs to the biscuit topping or serve with a green salad.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 480 calories, 24 g total fat, 38 g carbohydrates, 29 g protein
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Save Serve this one-pan Chicken Cobbler warm, making sure each plate gets a biscuit and plenty of creamy filling.
Recipe Questions
- → What cookware is best for this dish?
A large ovenproof skillet or a 9x13-inch baking dish works well to cook the filling and bake the topping evenly.
- → Can I substitute the chicken with another protein?
Yes, leftover turkey works nicely as a substitute and maintains the dish's comforting flavor.
- → How do the cheddar biscuits add to the dish?
The cheddar biscuits create a golden, cheesy crust that contrasts the creamy and savory filling beneath.
- → Is it possible to add extra herbs for freshness?
Adding chopped fresh herbs to the biscuit topping enhances aroma and adds a burst of fresh flavor.
- → Can I make the filling richer?
A splash of heavy cream added to the filling enriches texture and deepens the savory notes.
- → What steps ensure the biscuit topping is tender?
Cutting cold butter into the dry ingredients before adding buttermilk helps create a flaky, tender biscuit topping.