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Easy Chicken Cobbler Dinner Casserole Recipe with Cheesy Biscuit Topping for Comforting Family Meals

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A cozy and comforting chicken casserole featuring a creamy savory filling topped with a golden, cheesy biscuit crust. Perfect for busy weeknights and family meals.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced (rotisserie chicken works perfectly)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (can substitute almond flour for gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup milk (whole or 2%, dairy-free alternatives like oat or almond milk can be used)
  • 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, corn blend)
  • ½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch casserole dish to prevent sticking.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked chicken, chopped onion, minced garlic, and frozen mixed vegetables. Pour in chicken broth and sour cream (or Greek yogurt). Add dried thyme, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Mix gently but thoroughly until well combined. Set aside.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Cut in softened butter using a fork or pastry cutter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Stir shredded cheddar cheese into the flour and butter mixture. Gradually pour in milk and stir just until dough comes together; it should be slightly sticky but manageable. Avoid overmixing.
  5. Transfer chicken filling to the prepared baking dish, spreading evenly. Dollop or spoon biscuit dough over the top in large spoonfuls, covering the chicken mixture as best as possible.
  6. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, until biscuit topping is golden brown and cooked through. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick in the biscuit layer; it should come out clean or with a few crumbs.
  7. Let casserole cool for about 10 minutes before serving to help the filling set and make it easier to scoop portions.

Notes

If biscuit topping browns too fast, loosely cover casserole with foil halfway through baking. Use room temperature ingredients for biscuit dough for best rise and tender crumb. Be gentle when mixing filling to keep chicken pieces intact. Freshly shredded cheddar cheese melts better than pre-shredded. Prep filling and biscuit dough simultaneously to save time. Leftovers store well in fridge for 3 days and freeze for up to 2 months.

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