Chicken Cobbler Recipe

The chicken cobbler recipe combines chicken and vegetable filling with a buttery biscuit topping. It’s not just a savory dinner, it’s also a comfort food and crowd-pleaser. And believe me or not, the chicken cobbler is one of the easiest recipes in the world. Don’t worry, I’m not exaggerating anything. Yup! Because I’m pretty much sure that you’ll say the same thing after reading this blog. 

It offers endless variations. And so, how can I miss the chance to experiment? Because if you’re a regular reader of my recipe blogs you may already know how much I love playing with flavors. Not only that but to cook this meal easier, I’ve shared my customized cooking techniques with clear step-by-step instructions along with some pro tips from my 10 years of cooking experience as a gift for you.

Plus, I’ve included interesting facts about the chicken cobbler to help you know more about this yummy dish. And of course, I haven’t forgotten to add the nutritional information chart that I usually put in my all recipe blogs. So, are you ready to take a short yet interesting ride to the recipe of chicken cobbler? If so, let’s begin. 

3 Reasons Why You Should Make Chicken Cobbler

The reason that made me fall in love with the chicken cobbler is because it took away my weeknight dinner-making stress.

So, this was my reason for choosing this recipe to please my little kids and beloved husband. But trust me, this easy and comforting dinner item has many other reasons that may match your interest. What are they? Find them below:

1. Easy to Prepare & Perfect for Weeknights:

You can prepare this yummy recipe so quickly as it’s so easy. Yes! All you need to do just gather the very common ingredients that may already exist in your kitchen and make it in no time. 

And most part of the cooking chicken cobbler happens in the oven. So, while your dish is preparing you can do other stuff like help your kids with their homework, can surf on social media, or you can simply take some rest for a while. Therefore, what a perfect weeknight recipe! Isn’t it?

2. It’s an Absolute Crowd-Pleaser: 

Chicken Cobbler is a crowd-pleaser recipe. And all ages of people usually love this dish because of its savory chicken filling and fluffy biscuit topping. Even picky eaters can’t ignore its heavenly taste.

3. Budget Friendly: 

This recipe is really a pocket-friendly one. As I told you before most of the ingredients are pantry staples. And you can also use the leftover or rotisserie chicken to cook this recipe.  So, it’s a satisfying meal that won’t cost much indeed. 

What Ingredients You’ll Need to Prepare This Recipe

Now that you’ve learned why you should try making this mouthwatering cobbler recipe. I guess, you’re ready to prepare this recipe. 

To do that we have to gather some ingredients first. So, let’s dive into the following section and learn what ingredients you’ll need to cook this recipe.

Filling Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 pound cooked and shredded boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
• 2 cups mixed frozen vegetables 
• 1 (10.5 ounces) can of condensed cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup chicken broth
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley (optional)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Biscuit Topping Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup cold unsalted cubed butter
• 1 cup milk

Substitutions:

If you can’t find some ingredients that I’ve listed. No worries! Here I’m sharing with you some of the alternatives that you can use instead of the missing ingredients:

• So, what if you don’t have frozen veggies? Trust me they don’t make any difference. Yup! You can use fresh chopped broccoli, green beans, or even corn on the cob instead. 
• Don’t have any chicken right now? If you’ve leftover turkey, you can use it. Worried about how it’ll taste like? Mmm, we all know that chicken and turkey, don’t taste that different. And as the cooking process will be same. You’ll get a similar kind of taste.
• You can use a can of condensed cream of mushroom or celery soup if you don’t have condensed cream of chicken soup. But don’t forget to adjust the seasonings, that’s it.
• For a gluten-free version of your recipe, you just have to swap the all-purpose flour in the biscuit topping with a gluten-free baking flour blend in a 1:1 ratio. 

How to Make Chicken Cobbler: Step-by-Step Instructions

Are you ready with the ingredients? If so, then it’s time to turn up the heat and start cooking the most cozy recipe: Chicken Cobbler. 

If you’re going to prepare this dish for the first time, don’t worry. Just follow my step-by-step instructions. 

I bet with my easygoing cooking techniques you can cook the chicken  recipe like a professional chef. So, let’s get started: 

1. Get Ready 

Firstly, you’ve to preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). At this temperature, you’ll be able to bake both the filling and the biscuit topping evenly. Then take a large baking dish (around 9×13 inches) and grease it with butter or cooking spray lightly. 

2. Cook the Onions and Garlic

Put your large skillet on the stove over medium heat, and pour some olive oil there to warm up. Then sauté the diced onion (about 3-5 minutes) until it turns soft and translucent. Through this process, you’ll get a sweet and depth of flavor in the chicken filling. 

After that add the minced garlic and cook for another minute. When the fragrant will come out, stop cooking. And don’t let the minced garlic turn brown. 

3. Mix the Chicken and Veggies

In this step, add the previously shredded chicken and the frozen vegetables, cream of chicken soup, ½ cup of milk, and season with salt and pepper to the skillet. And then mix them well to combine everything perfectly.

Now, heat the mixture until it starts to simmer. Then, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 5 minutes more to melt the flavors. Then sprinkle some fresh parsley (if you’re using it) and give it a stir. 

4. Make the Biscuit Dough

Take another bowl and add the flour, baking powder, and a pinch of salt and mix them together. Then add the remaining 1 cup of milk and 1/2 cup cold unsalted cubed butter and stir the mixture until all of them combine perfectly. 

But be careful while mixing. Don’t overmix because a slightly lumpy batter will give you a fluffy biscuit topping. 

5. Assemble the Cobbler

Now, pour the biscuit batter evenly over the chicken filling in the baking dish. And use a spatula to spread it (if needed). Don’t worry if the biscuit batter looks uneven. When you’ll bake the biscuit batter, it’ll automatically spread out. 

6. Bake the Cobbler

Place your cobbler into the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. If the biscuits turn golden brown color and the filling seems bubbly around the edges, your cobbler chicken is ready to get out of the oven.

7. Let It Rest and Enjoy

Now, let the dish rest for at least 10 minutes before you serve it. Because letting it sit helps the filling to set properly and ensures the biscuits are cooked fully. 

Then grab a spoon and enjoy this weeknight special meal with your loved ones.

Pro Tips to Make Your Chicken Cobbler World’s Best One

If you want to make your chicken cobbler the world’s best one then the following tips are going to make it happen:

• While you’re preparing the filling you’ll need to taste it to adjust the seasoning. It’ll allow you to add more salt or pepper as needed. 
• Please don’t overcook the dough. Because somehow if you overcook the dough it’ll make your biscuits tough.
• Also, don’t flatten the biscuit dough too much. Otherwise, the biscuits will not get a proper rise and fluffy texture. 
• What if the edges of your biscuits start to brown too quickly? Don’t worry, here is the solution: just put a piece of aluminum foil over the top of the dish for the last few minutes of baking. 

Flavor Variations of Chicken Cobbler Recipe  

This recipe is a unique one. That means there are tons of delicious ways to mix things up with a chicken cobbler.

So now, let’s explore some different versions of this cozy dish from southern style to flavors from around the world with me. 

1. Southern Style: A Timeless Comfort

The original cooking style of the chicken cobbler is called ‘’Southern Style.” It’s simple and comforting. The flaky biscuits on top that soak up all the yummy and creamy gravy. 

And how could we forget about the tender chicken with veggies that makes this dish a simple and comforting yet tremendously tasty one? Altogether, it’s a dish that you’ll eat and feel like your soul is warming up with heavenly flavors.

2. Chicken Cobbler’s Tale Around the World

The best part of this recipe is that it just doesn’t stay in the South. Different countries and cultures cook chicken cobbler with their own unique and fun ideas. 

But there are many flavor variations for this dish around the world. And today I’m going to talk about two of them. So, what are they? Let’s find them below: 

• Mexican Flavor: The Mexican Chicken Cobbler is filled with mouthwatering flavor. Yes! To prepare your chicken cobbler in Mexican style, just forget about using the usual veggies. 

And replace them with black beans, corn, tomatoes, and chili powder for a Mexican twist. Then top the dish with a biscuit dough flavored with cilantro and lime to bring the authentic mexican taste.

• Indian Spice: Did you ever hear about chicken tikka masala? If you don’t let me tell you it’s a magic ingredient for every Indian cook. So, you can bring an Indian taste to your regular chicken cobbler just by marinating your chicken in tikka masala sauce. 

Then, cook it with veggies, like bell peppers and onions. And finish the dish with a naan dough topping for having a unique flavor. 

3. Different Season’s Flavor Variation

You can take advantage of different seasonal vegetables to cook your chicken cobbler. Because fresh seasonal vegetables will bring the best flavor variations of the same recipe throughout the year.

So, let’s dive into the following and learn how you can experiment with your cobbler recipe with seasonal veggies all year long:

Summer:

You can try sweet corn, juicy tomatoes, and zucchini with fresh herbs like basil or dill and turn your traditional chicken cobbler into a unique one.

Autumn:

In the season of autumn, you can find many tasty and healthy ingredients like butternut squash, sweet potatoes, mushrooms, and Brussels sprouts. 

They will not only make your chicken cobbler’s taste yummy but also nutritionally rich. Also, you can add a touch of apple cider or a sprinkle of cinnamon to have a relaxing autumnal flavor. 

Winter:

Winter season comes with a lot of options. And pretty much all the vegetables of this season go with this recipe perfectly. Yeah! Veggies like parsnips, carrots, and potatoes—you can add any of them or pick every one of them to add to your chicken cobbler . 

Spring:

Try asparagus, peas, artichokes, and baby carrots with fresh herbs like mint, chives, and parsley in your cobbler recipe. These vegetables are the tastiest and healthiest from the season of spring. 

Nutritionalof Benefits 

The cobbler recipe is filled with nutrition. Want to know about what are the nutritional benefits of a chicken cobbler ? Here is the chart:

But remember this cart is made according to the ingredients I use for this recipe. If you use different or more ingredients the numbers can be different.

Interesting Facts about Chicken Cobbler  

Cobbler recipe was probably started in the American South in the 1800s. This recipe was created out of necessity. Settlers in the South used to cook their meal with what they had on hand. And this meant using ingredients like chicken, vegetables, and simple pantry staples.

It’s a great example of how resourceful cooks in the past stretched their ingredients to create something truly delicious. And the cleverest idea of this dish was making biscuit topping that made it more crispy alongside its juicy filling. 

So, when you’ll make this dish, remember you’re not just making any chicken recipe, you’re being a part of the history of the Southern food culture. 

FAQ

Q1.  Can I substitute the cream of chicken soup with a homemade sauce for the filling?

A: Yes, you can use homemade sauce instead of using the cream of chicken soup.

Q2. How do I store leftovers of chicken cobbler, and how long will it keep?

A: You can store leftovers of chicken cobbler in an airtight container after cooling it to room temperature. And it can be kept for up to 3-4 days if you store it in your refrigerator. 

Q3. Can I make individual servings of chicken cobbler instead of a large dish?

A:  Yes, you can do that. But how? Okay, just use small ramekins or oven-safe dishes. Then divide the filling and biscuit topping evenly among the dishes and bake them for 20-25 minutes. Check after baking to see if they are done or not. The perfect color that says your dish is done is golden brown, and the filling should be bubbly around the edges. 

Conclusion

So, tell me isn’t chicken cobbler an easy recipe? I’m sure that, you’re nodding along with me—it truly is. And why wouldn’t it be? It’s satisfying, comforting, and in my opinion also a heartwarming dish.

It’s a versatile one that can be cooked in any season or occasion. And its cozy appeal makes it perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a comforting family meal. I bet that the moment you’ll take the first bite, you will become a fan of it. 

Therefore, this is all for today. I hope you enjoyed reading the recipe and are now eager to make it. If so, just follow my easy instructions, try out the variations, and enjoy the deliciousness of a restaurant-like chicken cobbler at your home.