Chicken Cobbler Express Bake (Print)

Tender chicken and vegetables baked under buttery biscuits—crowd-friendly and quick for any busy night.

# Components:

→ Filling

01 - 3 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded (about 2 large breasts)
02 - 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn, green beans)
03 - 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
04 - 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
05 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
06 - 1 teaspoon onion powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
08 - 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

→ Biscuit Topping

11 - 2 cups all-purpose flour
12 - 1 tablespoon baking powder
13 - 1 teaspoon sugar
14 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
15 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
16 - 1 cup whole milk

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
02 - Combine shredded chicken, frozen mixed vegetables, cream of chicken soup, chicken broth, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, black pepper, salt, and melted butter in a large mixing bowl. Stir until distributed evenly.
03 - Transfer the chicken mixture and spread evenly into the prepared baking dish.
04 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a separate mixing bowl.
05 - Add cold, cubed butter to the flour mixture. Use a pastry cutter or fingertips to work until mixture forms coarse crumbs.
06 - Pour in milk and stir gently, just until a soft dough forms. Avoid overmixing.
07 - Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough evenly across the chicken filling, allowing some filling to show through.
08 - Bake for 28–32 minutes or until biscuit topping is golden brown and filling is bubbling.
09 - Let casserole rest for 5 minutes prior to serving.

# Chef Secrets:

01 -
  • Ready from start to table in under an hour
  • Friendly for beginner cooks but crowd pleasing enough for guests
  • Uses fridge and freezer staples so no last minute shopping
  • Filling and topped with fluffy homemade biscuits
02 -
  • High in protein keeps everyone satisfied longer
  • Customizable to clean out veggie drawer and leftover chicken
  • Makes great leftovers and reheats really well
03 -
  • Always use cold butter in biscuits for lift
  • If you want cheesy biscuits fold in shredded sharp cheddar with the flour
Back