Description
Chicken Cobbler is a comforting and hearty baked dish combining tender chicken, fresh mixed vegetables, and a golden, fluffy biscuit-like topping. It offers a perfect balance of protein, veggies, and carbs, making an easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing dinner that’s adaptable to various dietary needs and tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 2 cups diced chicken breast or thighs
Vegetables
- 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
Filling
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour for gluten-free option)
- 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon mixed herbs (thyme, rosemary, or parsley)
Cobbler Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder (use gluten-free if needed)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 tablespoons cold butter
- 1/2 cup milk or cream (or plant-based milk for dairy-free version)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken and Vegetables: Cook the diced chicken in a skillet with a bit of butter over medium heat until golden and fully cooked. Add the mixed fresh or frozen vegetables and sauté just until tender to prepare the filling base.
- Make the Filling: Stir flour into the chicken and vegetable mixture to coat evenly. Slowly pour in chicken broth while stirring continuously to create a thick, creamy sauce. Season with salt, pepper, and herbs to taste.
- Prepare the Cobbler Topping: In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk and stir gently until a soft biscuit dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the topping tender and flaky.
- Assemble and Bake: Transfer the filling into a baking dish. Spoon the biscuit dough evenly over the top. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve Warm and Enjoy: Let the Chicken Cobbler rest for a few minutes after baking to allow the filling to set. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or a light dusting of black pepper before serving.
Notes
- Use cold butter to keep the biscuit topping flaky and tender.
- Don’t overmix the biscuit dough to avoid a tough crust.
- Add fresh herbs at the end of cooking for a vibrant flavor boost.
- Allow the cobbler to rest for easier serving and better texture.
- The filling should gently bubble at the edges when fully cooked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg