Description
Southern kitchens sparkle with magic when chicken cobbler arrives on the dinner table, bringing comfort and hearty flavors to hungry families. Fluffy biscuit-like topping crowns tender chicken and creamy sauce, creating a soul-warming meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups cooked chicken
- 1 box (11.36 ounces) Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix
- 2 cups whole milk
- 2 cups chicken broth
Vegetables and Additional Proteins:
- 12 ounces frozen peas and carrots
- 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Seasonings and Butter:
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted
- 3 teaspoons garlic powder
- 3 teaspoons onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons salted butter, melted (for topping)
- Seasoning packet from Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix box
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the foundation by heating the oven to 375°F and coating a 9×13 inch baking dish with a layer of melted butter, ensuring complete surface coverage.
- Create a base layer by arranging cooked chicken across the buttered dish, then scatter frozen peas and carrots uniformly over the meat.
- Enhance the flavor profile by sprinkling garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper across the vegetable layer without mixing the ingredients.
- Craft a creamy liquid foundation by whisking cream of chicken soup with chicken broth until achieving a smooth, consistent texture.
- Gently cascade the soup mixture over the layered ingredients, ensuring complete and even distribution without disturbing the existing layers.
- Develop the cobbler topping by blending Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix, whole milk, and shredded cheddar cheese into a harmonious batter.
- Delicately spread the biscuit mixture across the top of the prepared layers, maintaining an even surface without stirring the underlying ingredients.
- Transfer the assembled dish to the preheated oven, allowing it to transform for 55-65 minutes until the topping achieves a golden-brown complexion.
- During the baking process, prepare a flavor-enhancing butter by melting butter and incorporating the reserved seasoning packet.
- Upon removing the cobbler from the oven, immediately brush the seasoned butter across the biscuit surface for additional depth of flavor.
- Allow the dish to rest for 10-15 minutes, permitting the sauce to stabilize and thicken before serving.
- Optional: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley to add a vibrant finishing touch to the comforting meal.
Notes
- Opt for rotisserie chicken or leftover roasted chicken to save time and add extra flavor complexity.
- Ensure vegetables are thawed completely to prevent excess moisture in the dish.
- Experiment with different cheese blends like a mix of sharp cheddar and gruyère for a more sophisticated taste profile.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free biscuit mix and swap cream of chicken soup with a homemade alternative made from scratch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 502
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 1036 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 83 mg