Description
Chicken Cobbler is a savory twist on the classic fruit cobbler, replacing the usual sweet filling with a hearty chicken and vegetable mixture. This dish features tender pieces of chicken in a creamy sauce, topped with a fluffy, biscuit-like crust that bakes to a golden perfection. The combination of flavors and textures makes it a comforting and satisfying meal, perfect for a cozy dinner or special occasion. If you’re looking for a one-pan meal that’s both filling and easy to prepare, Chicken Cobbler is the way to go.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (such as carrots, peas, corn, or green beans)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3/4 cup milk
Ingredient Highlights
- Chicken: Use cooked chicken, whether it’s leftover rotisserie chicken, grilled chicken, or chicken you’ve cooked specifically for this dish.
- Vegetables: A mix of frozen or fresh vegetables, such as carrots, peas, corn, and green beans, provides a colorful and nutritious base for the cobbler.
- Heavy Cream: The heavy cream helps create a rich, creamy sauce that complements the chicken and vegetables.
- Biscuit Topping: The biscuit topping is soft, buttery, and fluffy, making it the perfect finishing touch to the savory filling.
Instructions
Prepare the Filling:
- Cook the Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and garlic, cooking for 3-4 minutes, or until softened and fragrant.
- Add the Vegetables: Stir in the mixed vegetables and cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing them to soften slightly.
- Make the Sauce: Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir to coat. Gradually add the chicken broth, stirring constantly to avoid lumps. Add the heavy cream and continue to stir until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Add the Chicken and Seasoning: Stir in the cooked chicken, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together. Once the filling is thick and creamy, remove it from the heat.
Prepare the Biscuit Topping:
- Make the Biscuit Dough: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add the cubed butter and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to work the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add the Milk: Pour in the milk and stir until the dough just comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough.
Assemble and Bake:
- Assemble the Cobbler: Pour the chicken and vegetable filling into a greased 9×9-inch baking dish or a similar-sized casserole dish. Drop spoonfuls of the biscuit dough over the filling, spacing them evenly.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake the cobbler for 35-40 minutes, or until the biscuit topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cobbler cool for 5 minutes before serving. This allows the filling to set slightly, making it easier to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 400-450 kcal
- Fat: 20g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Protein: 30g