Chicken Cobbler

This cozy chicken cobbler recipe is the ultimate one-pan comfort food, packed with tender chicken, creamy vegetables, and topped with buttery cheddar bay biscuits. It’s easy enough for a weeknight and special enough for Sunday dinner!

Easy Chicken Cobbler Recipe

• One-pan recipe made with store-bought rotisserie chicken and biscuit mix
• Rich, creamy filling with a buttery, cheesy biscuit topping everyone will love

Ingredients for Chicken Cobbler

• Butter: Used to sauté the aromatics and add richness to the sauce. Also adds moisture to the biscuit dough and is brushed on top for extra flavor.
• Yellow Onion: Adds savory flavor to the base. White onion would work as well.
• Garlic: Brings bold, aromatic flavor. Garlic paste or pre-minced garlic can be used for convenience.
• Herbs & Spices: Italian seasoning, rubbed sage, and garlic powder add tons of flavor in just seconds!
• Flour: Combines with the butter to create a roux that thickens the sauce.
• Chicken Broth: Creates the base of the sauce. You can use vegetable broth or chicken stock instead.
• Heavy Cream: Makes the sauce rich and luscious. Half-and-half can be substituted, but the sauce will be thinner.
• Frozen Carrots and Peas: Convenient, colorful veggies that keep the recipe easy.
• Shredded Rotisserie Chicken: Saves time and adds flavor. Use any cooked, shredded or diced chicken you have on hand.
• Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix: Adds a buttery, cheesy, garlicky biscuit topping with minimal effort. Homemade drop biscuit dough can also be used.
• Shredded Sharp Cheddar: Mixed into the biscuit topping for extra cheesiness. Use mild cheddar or Colby Jack if desired.

How to Make Chicken Cobbler

Sauté the Aromatics: Saute the diced onion in a large saute pan with butter for 4 minutes. Add garlic, Italian seasoning, rubbed sage, and garlic powder. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring frequently, until fragrant.

Make the Roux: Sprinkle the flour over the mixture and stir for 1 minute to cook off the raw taste. Deglaze the pan with a few splashes of chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits.

Make the Sauce: Stir in the remaining broth and heavy cream.

Add Chicken and Veggies: Mix in the frozen carrots, peas, and shredded chicken.

Simmer: Season to taste with salt and pepper. Simmer for 4–6 minutes until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.

Prepare Biscuit Topping: In a large bowl, stir together the biscuit mix, shredded cheese, cold water, and melted butter until a dough forms.

Scoop Biscuits: Use a cookie scoop to drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough evenly over the filling.

Bake the Cobbler: Bake for 20–25 minutes or until the biscuit topping is golden brown and cooked through.

Finish with Garlic Butter and Garnish: Combine the garlic seasoning packet from the biscuit mix with melted butter and brush over the baked biscuits. Sprinkle with sliced chives and serve!

Tips for Making Chicken Cobbler

• Use a large saute pan or a large cast iron skillet to make this chicken cobbler so you can go straight from the stovetop to the oven without dirtying extra dishes and minimize cleanup.
• If you don’t have a large saute pan, you can transfer the creamy chicken mixture to a 9×13 baking dish and then add the biscuits and bake.
• Any frozen veggie blend will work for this recipe. You can also skip the veggies altogether if you prefer.

Make-Ahead Instructions

• Assemble the chicken filling a day in advance and store it in the fridge.
• When ready to bake, make the biscuit topping and proceed with baking as directed.

Storing Leftovers

• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
• The biscuits will soften slightly but still taste great.

Freezing Chicken Cobbler

• Freeze the fully baked and cooled cobbler in individual portions or as a whole dish.
• Transfer to freezer-safe containers.
• Freeze for up to 2 months.

Reheating Chicken Cobbler

• Reheat in a 350°F oven, covered with foil, for 20–25 minutes or until heated through.
• For individual portions, microwave in 30-second bursts until warm, then finish in a toaster oven for a crispier biscuit topping.

Serving Suggestions

• herb roasted baby potatoes
• air fryer green beans
• air fryer asparagus
• easy house salad
• loaded potato salad

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