One-Pan Chicken Cobbler (Printable version)

Comforting casserole featuring tender chicken and vegetables with a golden cheddar biscuit topping.

# What you need:

→ Filling

01 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1 medium yellow onion, diced
04 - 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
05 - 2 celery stalks, diced
06 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
07 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
08 - 1 teaspoon dried parsley
09 - 1 teaspoon salt
10 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
11 - 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
12 - 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
13 - 1 cup whole milk
14 - 3 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or poached)
15 - 1 cup frozen peas

→ Cheddar Biscuit Topping

16 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
17 - 2 teaspoons baking powder
18 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
19 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
20 - 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
21 - 6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cubed
22 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
23 - 3/4 cup cold buttermilk

# Steps to follow:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F.
02 - Heat butter and olive oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; cook for 5 to 6 minutes until softened.
03 - Incorporate garlic, thyme, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Sprinkle flour over vegetables and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes.
05 - Gradually whisk in chicken broth and whole milk, avoiding lumps. Bring to a simmer and cook 4 to 5 minutes until thickened.
06 - Stir in shredded chicken and frozen peas, then remove from heat.
07 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pepper.
08 - Add cold cubed butter and cut in with pastry cutter or fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
09 - Stir in grated cheddar cheese, then add buttermilk, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
10 - Drop heaping spoonfuls of biscuit dough evenly over the filling.
11 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until biscuits are golden and filling is bubbling.
12 - Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Combines tender chicken and vegetables in one peaceful dish
  • Cheesy biscuits baked right on top for simple cleanup
02 -
  • Contains dairy and wheat: check labels if cooking for allergies
  • Swap turkey for chicken to use up leftovers
03 -
  • For richer flavor in the filling, add a splash of heavy cream before baking
  • Mix biscuit dough gently for lighter texture
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