One-Pan Chicken Cobbler (Print View)

Comforting chicken and vegetable casserole topped with golden cheddar biscuits in a single pan.

# Components:

→ 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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F.
02 - In a large ovenproof skillet or baking dish, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for 5 to 6 minutes until softened.
03 - Stir in minced garlic, dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Sprinkle all-purpose flour over vegetables and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly to form a roux.
05 - Gradually pour in chicken broth and whole milk, stirring to prevent lumps. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 4 to 5 minutes.
06 - Fold in shredded chicken and frozen peas. Remove skillet from heat.
07 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and black pepper for the biscuit topping.
08 - Cut cold unsalted butter into the dry ingredients using a pastry cutter or fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
09 - Stir grated cheddar cheese into the flour mixture, then add cold buttermilk, mixing until just combined without overmixing.
10 - Drop heaping spoonfuls of biscuit dough evenly over the chicken filling in the skillet.
11 - Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until biscuits are golden brown and cooked through and the filling is bubbling.
12 - Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One-pan meal for easy cleanup
  • Hearty, satisfying comfort food
02 -
  • Contains dairy and wheat
  • You can use leftover turkey instead of chicken
03 -
  • Add a splash of heavy cream to the filling for richer flavor
  • Top biscuits with fresh herbs for extra freshness
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