Save A comforting, savory casserole featuring tender chicken and vegetables in a creamy sauce, topped with golden, cheesy cheddar biscuits all baked together in one pan for easy cleanup.
I first made this recipe on a chilly evening when my whole family craved something hearty and warm. It quickly became a requested favorite this time of year.
Ingredients
- Unsalted butter: For sautéing vegetables and adding richness to the filling
- Olive oil: Helps soften the aromatics in the chicken filling
- Yellow onion: Diced medium, brings sweetness and depth of flavor
- Carrots: Peeled and diced, add color and subtle sweetness
- Celery stalks: Diced, add mild earthy notes
- Garlic cloves: Minced, infuses savory depth
- Dried thyme: For herby warmth
- Dried parsley: Offers subtle fresh notes
- Salt: Balances and enhances flavors
- Black pepper: Adds gentle spice
- All-purpose flour: Thickens the sauce
- Low-sodium chicken broth: For the creamy base
- Whole milk: Makes the filling rich and smooth
- Cooked chicken: Shredded, either rotisserie or poached
- Frozen peas: For texture and color
- Flour (for biscuits): All-purpose, forms the biscuit dough
- Baking powder: Makes biscuits light
- Baking soda: Works with buttermilk for tender crumb
- Salt (for biscuits): Balances biscuit flavor
- Black pepper (for biscuits): Adds a little spice to the biscuits
- Cold unsalted butter: Cut into cubes, creates flakiness in biscuits
- Sharp cheddar cheese: Grated, gives the biscuits cheesy flavor
- Cold buttermilk: Binds biscuit dough and makes biscuits soft
Instructions
- Preheat Oven:
- Set oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Sauté Veggies:
- Melt butter and olive oil in large ovenproof skillet over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5–6 minutes until softened.
- Add Aromatics:
- Stir in garlic, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- Thicken Sauce:
- Sprinkle in flour and stir for 2 minutes until absorbed.
- Add Liquids:
- Slowly pour in chicken broth and milk, stirring. Simmer 4–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add Chicken & Peas:
- Stir in shredded chicken and peas. Remove from heat.
- Make Biscuit Dough:
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pepper in mixing bowl.
- Cut in Butter:
- Add cold butter and blend with pastry cutter or fingertips until mixture is crumbly.
- Add Cheese & Buttermilk:
- Stir in cheddar cheese. Pour in buttermilk and mix until just combined.
- Top Filling:
- Drop heaping spoonfuls of biscuit dough evenly over chicken mixture.
- Bake:
- Bake 30–35 minutes until biscuits are golden brown and filling is bubbling.
- Rest:
- Let casserole rest 5 minutes before serving.
Save My children love scooping out big servings while the biscuits are still steaming from the oven. It's a dish that always brings everyone to the table with smiles.
Notes
For a richer flavor, add a splash of heavy cream to the filling. Swap leftover turkey for chicken, and add chopped fresh herbs to the biscuit topping for extra freshness. Serve with a crisp green salad for balance.
Required Tools
Large ovenproof skillet or a 9x13-inch baking dish, mixing bowls, whisk, pastry cutter or fork, measuring cups and spoons, spoon or cookie scoop.
Nutritional Information
Each serving contains approximately 480 calories, 24g total fat, 38g carbohydrates, and 29g protein.
Save This one-pan chicken cobbler is perfect for cozy family dinners. Everyone will love the cheesy biscuit topping and creamy filling.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of chicken works best for this dish?
Using shredded rotisserie or poached chicken provides tender, flavorful meat that absorbs the creamy sauce well.
- → Can I prepare the filling ahead of time?
Yes, you can make the filling a day in advance and refrigerate it before adding the biscuit topping and baking.
- → What can I substitute for cheddar in the biscuit topping?
Sharp white cheddar or a mild cheese like Monterey Jack can be used to maintain the cheesy flavor.
- → How do I know when the biscuits are fully baked?
The biscuits are done when they turn golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- → Is there a way to add extra herbs to the dish?
Fresh herbs like rosemary or sage can be incorporated into the biscuit topping or filling for enhanced aroma and flavor.