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Chicken Cobbler is an easy dinner recipe that is dump & go prep in one casserole pan! Simple to make with frozen vegetables, cooked chicken, chicken broth, and cream of chicken soup. Top it off with a store-bought cheddar bay biscuit mix for the ultimate savory cobbler.
Chicken Cobbler Recipe
When you think of a cobbler you traditionally might think of dessert! Like this Simple Peach Cobbler, Blackberry Cobbler, or Snickerdoodle Apple Cobbler. Today’s recipe is a savory cobbler that is similar to a chicken pot pie, but instead it’s a dump & go, layered recipe that cooks up in one pan.
A buttery chicken + vegetable base, topped with a creamy sauce, and then finished off with a store-bought cheddar bay biscuit mix. Simple to make and it’s something the whole family will love.
Ingredients Needed
- Melted Butter – I prefer using salted butter but unsalted butter can be used just as well. The butter is divided in the recipe, meaning that you will use half of it in one part of the recipe prep and the other half in another.
- Cooked Shredded Chicken – The chicken needs to be cooked prior to making this recipe. Use leftover chicken, a Rotisserie chicken, grill chicken, make some oven baked chicken, or throw chicken breast + 1 can of chicken broth into the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6-7 hours. It will be perfectly tender and shreddable after the cook time.
- Frozen Peas & Carrots
- Garlic Powder
- Onion Powder
- Black Pepper
- Chicken Broth – Again, feel free to use regular salted chicken broth or reduced-sodium chicken broth.
- Cream of Chicken Soup
- Whole Milk – I recommend using whole milk because it’s the perfect balance between fat (which you want when baking with dairy) and thinness of milk.
- Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix – This is a store-bought biscuit mix. It’s a copycat biscuit mix from Red Lobster.
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese
How To Make Easy Chicken Cobbler with Biscuit Mix
Learn how to make this recipe with the simple steps below (with pictures!). Be sure and read to the bottom of the page where there is a detailed recipe card, a printable option, and a pin it button so you can save it for later.
It’s important to remember that there is no need to stir the layers together. Just evenly spread out each layer and move on to the next.
- Prep : Heat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Layered Dump & Go Casserole : Pour half of the melted butter into the baking dish and spread it around evenly. Layer the cooked chicken, then the frozen peas & carrots, and sprinkle the dried seasonings over top.
- Creamy Mixture : In a mixing bowl stir together the chicken broth and cream of chicken soup until combined. Pour this over the chicken and frozen vegetable inside the baking dish.
- Biscuit Topping Mix : In a mixing bowl add the milk, cheddar bay biscuit mix, and shredded cheddar cheese. Stir with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula until it’s combined well. Save the seasoning packet (from the biscuit mix) for later along with the remaining half of butter.
- Bake : Cook for 55-60 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Butter + Seasoning Packet : Mix together the remaining melted butter and the seasoning packet from the biscuit mix box. Brush this over top the biscuit topping in the baking dish.
Chicken Cobbler FAQ’s
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What Is Chicken Cobbler?
- Cobbler consists of a creamy base usually with sauce and then a biscuit-like topping. It bakes in the oven in one pan. It’s similar to a dump & go or dump cake recipe where you layer the ingredients into a baking dish and bake it all together.
- In dessert cobblers the biscuit like topping is sweeter or sometimes a cake mix or cookie mix is used. In savory cobbler recipes it might call for a biscuit mix or a homemade biscuit topping.
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How To Store Leftovers
- The chicken cobbler stores well inside the fridge for up to 5 days. Cover the pan with plastic wrap, a lid, or put leftovers inside an airtight container.
- To reheat leftovers, microwave until warmed through.
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Can I Use Other Frozen Vegetables?
- Yes of course. Just keep in mind that you want to use the same amount that is called for in the recipe. Also, it’s probably best not to use fresh vegetables as the cook time is not long enough to soften them and have them cooked thoroughly.
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How Come There Is No Salt In The Recipe?
- The recipe, as written, with no added salt is correct. There are several ingredients that have a higher sodium content (chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, biscuit mix) so I eliminated salt from the ingredient list. If you feel like you need more salt then feel free to add some or sprinkle some salt flakes on top of your serving of chicken cobbler.
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Do I Need To Stir The Ingredients Inside The Casserole Pan?
- There is no need to stir this recipe once you have added the layer into the baking dish. It’s similar to those dump cake cobbler recipes where you dump the layers of ingredients in and then finish it off with a cake or biscuit topping. It works magic in the oven so don’t stir it and let the cobbler do it’s job while baking.
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I’ve Seen This Recipe on TikTok. Is It The Same?
- My recipe is a more developed and will yield better results than the popular one you may have seen on TikTok. I thought the end result was very soggy so after much testing, I came up with this version where you layer the ingredients, so you end up with two different mixes instead of just one, which yields a creamy base topped with a fluffy (not soggy!) biscuit topping.
- Yes, this recipe is based off of the viral chicken cobbler you may have seen on social media. But it is my own interpretation of it which will yield better results.
Recipe Tips
Here are a few of my helpful tips so that you can have success recreating this recipe in your own kitchen ♥
- Shred Cheese From a Block : I always recommend shredding your own cheese from a block whenever a recipe calls for shredded cheese. It melts so much better and smoother, and I am convinced it tastes better because it won’t have that powdery coating that pre shredded cheese has on it to prevent clumping inside the bag.
- Shredded Cheese : You can use any type you want. I recommend sticking with a cheddar cheese like mild, medium, or sharp cheddar. But you can also use Colby Jack cheese if wanted.
- Don’t Stir The Layers Together : It’s important that you don’t stir the layers together. Just evenly spread out each layer, inside the baking dish, and move on to the next. This will bake up like a sweet cobbler recipe with the soft and saucey bottom mixture topped off with the browned and slightly crispy biscuit topping.
- Use Whole Milk : I don’t recommend using any milk that is lower in fat than whole milk. You need that extra fat and thickness to help thicken up the dish while baking. If wanted, you can use half and half instead.
More Easy Chicken Dinner Recipes Your Family Will Love
- Crockpot Creamy Chicken Stew – Dump & go Crockpot recipe that is so creamy and full of flavor and bites of tender chicken.
- Slow Cooker Creamy Italian Chicken – Another dump & go recipe that takes just minutes to prepare.
- Crockpot Shredded Chicken Tacos – So simple and it’s really the best shredded chicken for tacos with two types of enchilada sauce and taco seasoning.
- Hawaiian Haystacks – A classic growing up and in my family now.
- Creamy Chicken Pot Pie Casserole – Full of warm and creamy vegetables & chicken, and topped off with store-bought biscuits and parmesan cheese.
- Instant Pot Crack Chicken – Always a favorite served as ‘sloppy joes’ in hamburger buns.
Chicken Cobbler
Chicken Cobbler is an easy dinner recipe that is dump & go prep in one casserole pan! Simple to make with frozen vegetables, cooked chicken, chicken broth, and cream of chicken soup. Top it off with a store-bought cheddar bay biscuit mix for the ultimate savory cobbler.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons salted butter melted
- 4 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 bag (12 oz) frozen peas and carrots
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (10.5 oz) cream of chicken soup
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 box (11.36 oz) Cheddar bay Biscuit Mix (reserve seasoning packet for later)
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Seasoned Butter Topping
- 2 tablespoons salted butter melted
- seasoning packet from box of biscuit mix
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F.
- Pour the melted butter into the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish. Spread it out by tilting the dish around.
- Layer the cooked chicken on top of the butter, followed by the frozen peas and carrots, and then sprinkle the garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper over top.* No need to stir. Just evenly spread each layer into the baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl add the cream of chicken soup and chicken broth. Stir with a whisk until combined well. Pour it into the baking dish covering the chicken & vegetable layers.
- In a mixing bowl add the contents from the cheddar bay biscuit mix, whole milk and shredded cheese. Stir it with a wooden spoon until combined well. Spread this into the baking dish as the final top layer. * Reserve the seasoning packet (inside the cheddar bay biscuit box) for later.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the top is golden brown and cooked through.
- When the cook time is done mix together the melted butter (2 tablespoons) and the seasoning packet set aside from earlier. Brush this onto the top of the hot chicken cobbler before serving.
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Notes
Recipe Tips -
- Shred Cheese From a Block : I always recommend shredding your own cheese from a block whenever a recipe calls for shredded cheese. It melts so much better and smoother, and I am convinced it tastes better because it won't have that powdery coating that pre shredded cheese has on it to prevent clumping inside the bag.
- Shredded Cheese : You can use any type you want. I recommend sticking with a cheddar cheese like mild, medium, or sharp cheddar. But you can also use Colby Jack cheese if wanted.
- Don't Stir The Layers Together : It's important that you don't stir the layers together. Just evenly spread out each layer, inside the baking dish, and move on to the next. This will bake up like a sweet cobbler recipe with the soft and saucey bottom mixture topped off with the browned and slightly crispy biscuit topping.
- Use Whole Milk : I don't recommend using any milk that is lower in fat than whole milk. You need that extra fat and thickness to help thicken up the dish while baking. If wanted, you can use half and half instead.
- How To Store Leftovers : The chicken cobbler stores well inside the fridge for up to 5 days. Cover the pan with plastic wrap, a lid, or put leftovers inside an airtight container. To reheat leftovers, microwave until warmed through.
- Can I Use Other Frozen Vegetables? : Yes of course. Just keep in mind that you want to use the same amount that is called for in the recipe. Also, it's probably best not to use fresh vegetables as the cook time is not long enough to soften them and have them cooked thoroughly.
- How Come There Is No Salt In The Recipe? : The recipe, as written, with no added salt is correct. There are several ingredients that have a higher sodium content (chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, biscuit mix) so I eliminated salt from the ingredient list. If you feel like you need more salt then feel free to add some or sprinkle some salt flakes on top of your serving of chicken cobbler.
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Ma’am I owe you an apology. I completely misread your recipe and messed it up. I will be trying again however. Sorry 🙁
No apology necessary, thank you for your message though! I hope it works better the next time!
I messed it up to i put chicken soup mixture on last over biscuit mixture. So it can out soupy & no crust! I ate it but didn’t give to family. Hope I dont get sick!
I made this recipe (Easy Chicken Cobbler) last night and my family absolutely loved it!! My husband had actually been begging me to make it for a while now. So he was extremely excited 😂 Thanks so much for sharing all your delicious recipes with us!!!
Thank you for sharing! I love reading how recipes become a part of families!
I will make this again and again. So delicious and easy to make. I used half and half in place of milk and mixed veggies instead of peas and carrots . I added a little no-salt chicken bouillon to the broth mixture. So good.
Thanks for sharing! Love the changes you made, great ideas!
I forgot to leave my recipe rating in my previous post. So here it is.. lol Definitely 5 Stars*****
It recommended to keep cooked chicken no longer than 3 days after cooking. I would only store this for up to 3 days, not 5.
I can’t wait to give it a try. Sounds delicious!
If you end up trying the recipe, let me know how you like it!
This was a great recipe! My husband already said this can go into our dinner rotation and he is super picky! I’m thinking about just using broccoli florets for the veggie. Thanks for the great meal!
I love to hear when a picky eater likes of one of my recipes! Thanks for sharing!
He wouldn’t last long in my house ‘ he would eat what is served or go to bed hungry!
Some of our husbands work incredibly hard to provide for our family, therefore, if we can make dishes they enjoy it shows appreciation for their efforts. Life should be about treating others well and with love and respect for their desires. Not an iron fist and “I don’t care about your feelings” attitude. That is incredibly rude and disrespectful, not to mention unnecessary. I believe the VERY LEAST we can do is attempt to make our loved ones happy and fulfilled with love and delicious meals they look forward to eating. Apparently not everyone respects their most beloved family members…
Nicely replied to ungrateful person.
Can you freeze after cooking. There is only me and I hate to waste food.
I bet it would freeze well! I’ve never personally tried freezing this dish but I think it would work.
Any substitutions for the cheddar bay biscuit mix? I’m a cheese hater & would love to make this without the cheese aspect. 😊
I would just top the casserole with regular biscuits- either from a mix or homemade would work. Let me know how you like it!
Use the cheddar bay mix but don’t add the shredded cheese. That’s how the one I make was written (no cheese). Will turn out just as tasty!
Do you have the nutritional breakdown on this recipe?
I’m working to get the nutritional information up but I don’t have it yet. Sorry!
I’m so excited to try this!!
Any thoughts on prepping this earlier in the day to cook for dinner? I’m hoping to add it in the rotation for easy weeknight meals!
Once the casserole is assembled just save it in the fridge. When you’re ready to bake, put the dish in the cold oven. Once the oven reaches temp, start the timer. Let me know how it turns out!
DO NOT ADD SALT! I added a little cayenne to the soup mixture. Really easy and filling.
Love the idea of adding cayenne for a kick!
Hi!
My wife doesn’t cook much. I like to try new things. I found this on line on a fluke.
Tonight is my first time to make it. I used frozen Broccoli cause we like it better.
We are having company tonight to try it out on-lol.
I did mix the packet in with the mix & milk & cheese. I think it will be alright.
Will let you know how it went!!
Glad to have found it. I have a Campbells 123 cook book that uses a seasoned milk flour mixture that works well on quick chicken pot pie. I presume it would work here to. But, excited to try this out!!
Sincerely,
Bradley McPhail
Thank you for your comment! So happy to read that it worked out well!
Some of the adds are sitting directly on top of the directions, which make them unreadable. The adds will not move or close.
I’m sorry! It can be tricky to navigate the ads when accessing the site with your phone but usually an ad window will have a small ‘x’ in one of its top corners that when clicked will close the ad. Let me know if that helps make it easier to access information on the site!
Just made this. YUMMY!
Assembled fast as I had everything on hand. Red Lobster mix and frz veggies I buy from Costco to keep available. I added an extra cup of peas to my veggies as we like em. Also, I misread and doubled the grated cheese. I thought it would be liquidy but almost could use more gravy. Tastes like a homemade meat pie.
I bet the Red Lobster biscuit mix was delicious! Thank you for commenting!
I cut back a little on the peas and carrots and added a diced cooked potato. My family loves potatoes.
Love that you made it work for your family!
I made this for dinner tonight! Excellent, I will definitely be making this again! Easy Chicken Cobbler will go on my often made menu! 😋 I found the cheddar bisquit mix in gluten free and will try that next!
I’m so glad you liked it! I love to hear when a recipe joins a rotation!
Use low sodium chicken stock if you are going to cook chicken breasts in crock pot. Otherwise this recipe is too salty. Also I think the cheddar bay biscuit topping would benefit from doubling (2 boxes) with less milk and more cheese. To create a fluffier more biscuit like top layer. Overall it was good but needs a few tweaks. I will definitely make it again in the future.
Thanks for sharing your tips! I love reading about people’s experience with the recipe!
Needed more seasoning. I will add more garlic, onion powders and a little cayenne and some chopped jalapenos, the next time I make it.😊😘
Love the idea of making it your own!
Can you double this or would it be better to use two 9 x 13 dishes?
I think it would be better to use two 9×13 dishes to ensure a thorough cook. Let me know how you like it!
Finally a recipe that doesn’t list 20 steps to make. My husband loves Chicken Pot Pie and I’m not even going to tell him I’m making this. I know he will be very happy to find out I made this. I am adding some Precooked potato cubes, I remember from previous recipes. Thank you for sharing this recipe. **
You are so welcome! I hope he liked it!
Family really loved this. The 9×13 pan was a little small and ran over.
I’m sorry it ran over! I have a deep dish 9×13 that I love, because it keeps recipes from overflowing.
I made this last night and it was delicious! My husband ate three helpings. I accidentally bought mixed vegetables instead of just peas and carrots and it was very good. Super easy to make and we have plenty of leftovers. Thank you for sharing!!
Sounds like a happy accident! I love when there are leftovers for an easy meal the next day. Thanks for sharing!
Fantastic! I made some minor changes used mixed vegetables, cream of celery soup and Red Lobster honey biscuit mix.
Definitely will make it again👍
Sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing!
ive searched the entire Internet for this comment. next time I will buy the honey butter biscuit mix instead of cheddar bay. thank you!
Wow, ten stars for this recipe. It’s delicious and will be made many times in the future. I have Celiac disease so I substituted gluten free cream of chicken soup and gluten free Red Lobster Cheddar biscuit mix. All the other ingredients are naturally gluten free. Along with the frozen peas & carrots, I also added some frozen corn. Soooo Yummy!! I’m super excited anytime I can find a good recipe and make it gluten free so I can actually eat it! This one is a winner for sure!
I’m so happy this recipe worked for you with the gluten free substitutes. I’m not super familiar with gluten free cooking/baking so it is always helpful to read comments related to it!
I’m making this for a staff-appreciation dinner this evening.
It’s currently baking and smells absolutely delicious.
Super easy to put together.
Thank you for the recipe.
I’ll update my comment after dinner is served.
🙏💕🥰
I love the smell of this dish cooking. Thank you for your comment and I hope the dish was a success!
I made this tonight and we loved it! I used mixed veggies instead of peas and carrots. I mixed the biscuit spice packet into the biscuit mixture instead of doing the butter topper after baking. I used half a package of the Costco pulled rotisserie chicken.
Fantastic, will definitely make again.
Thanks for sharing what worked for you! So glad you liked the recipe.
I made this just like recipe reads. It needs extra flavor but not for sure what..maybe more chicken flavor and added cheese to chicken base. Also, broth is a little runny after baking and sitting 15 minutes
Thank you for your review and comment! I love those ideas for adding more flavor; maybe even adding some fresh herbs on top, after pulling it from the oven, could help too.
This was delicious. Super easy, made exactly like recipe states except my frozen veggies had some extra stuff. Will make again soon.
I’m so glad you liked it, Terri! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment and review!
Loved it!! Made it for me & my kids. Easy to make & really good!!
Yay!! I’m so happy you all loved it. Thank you for your review and comment!
So easy and quick to put together. This is definitely a keeper.
Thank you for your comment and review!
So easy and quick to put together. Better than Marie Calendar’s. This is definitely a keeper.
So glad it’s a keeper. Thank you!
I made this receipe, Delicious!
I will do it again for family gatherings.
Thank you! I’m so happy you are pleased with the recipe!
Followed the recipe but it turned out soupy. Also very bland. Really needs more flavor. I will definitely tweak this one!
Sorry to hear it didn’t work for you!
This is delicious!! I didn’t change a thing and followed the recipe to the letter. Happy family. Great recipe 😊
I’m so glad your family liked it!
Made this last night. Added, cooked onions and carrots with the chicken so that they would be softened as Chicken boiled. And added a can of corn and sone hash brown potatoes. The family gobbled it up. It was a success. I made a big batch, so some of the stuff I doubled, but it came out perfect. Thank you.
I love the way you made the recipe your own. Sounds like a smashing success! 🎉
I came across this recipe and thought it looked like an interesting and easy meal to try. Boy was I glad I did! It was DELICIOUS! Husband, kids and grandkids devoured it. I have made it a couple times now and it’s always a hit and everyone wants the recipe. I use a rotisserie chicken from the store that makes it so much easier and faster to make. Thank you for this great comfort food recipe. Definitely a 5+ star recipe.
Thank you so much! I’m so glad it’s a favorite! 😊
Since this is cooking for 50-60 minutes, could you use
cubed/cut up uncooked chicken instead of cooked chicken?
Thanks, looks delicious.
I think it would work, just make sure to temp the meat before taking it from the oven.
would like to substitute sauteed celery and sweet onions for carrots and peas, see how it comes out🙂
Yum! Let me know how it turns out!
This was delicious!
Thank you ❤️
Hi, instead of the cheddar bay biscuits would 2 ingredient biscuits [self rising flour and heavy cream] bake up just as well for the topping? I’m not a fan of all the “extra” ingredients in boxed mixes.
It should work to use whatever biscuit mix you’d like. I’ve never tried 2 ingredient biscuits but let me know how it turns out!
I followed the directions. The biscuit topping came out fine. The cream soup and chicken broth didn’t thicken. It just looked like chicken soup with a biscuit topping. It tasted good. I think I’ll make it differently next time. 2 cans of cream soup and 1 cup of broth maybe.
I’m glad you liked the taste! Sorry about the base not thickening. I think your adjustments would work or even adding a cornstarch slurry prior to baking would help to thicken the base.
Loved it. Next time going to add more onion and garlic powder. Thanks for the recipe.
So glad you loved it! Thanks for your review!
Easy delicious and tasty as ever will he a #1 favorite at my home 😋
Thank you so much! Happy to hear you found a favorite 🤩
I added about a cup of frozen southern style hash brown potatoes (small cubes, not shredded) to the peas and carrots. So good!!!
What a great idea! Thanks for commenting!
This chicken cobbler dish is wonderful! I added a can of creme of potato soup and I used cream of chicken and herbs soup instead of plain creme of chicken.
Love that idea! Thanks for sharing.
OMG this was amazing. I am a lazy cook and the grocery store was out of frozen peas and carrots so I used a traditional seasoned rotisserie chicken and a drained can of peas and carrots. I also used low sodium chicken broth. Sooooo yummy and perfectly seasoned!!!!!!
I made this exactly as written. We were very disappointed that the crust did not taste like cheddar bay biscuits. I think it definitely needed at least 2 and maybe 3 packs of the seasoning mix. However, then the other pack(s) of biscuit mix would be wasted. I will stick to my recipe that has crust made of flour, melted butter and buttermilk.
Soooooo good!! Great, easy to follow instructions. Thank you for sharing this delicious recipe!!
You are so welcome! Thank YOU for trying it and coming back to let me know what you thought.
could you use cornbread mix on top?
I think you could, although I have never trued it … I would just make sure the box is the same size (or smaller is fine too) to the one called for in the recipe. That way it won’t overflow in the oven while baking.
made this cobbler for dinner tonight very good will make again.might try with beef.
Is there something I can substitute for the cream of chicken soup?
You could try making homemade cream of chicken soup (I don’t have a recipe for that). But there really is no other substitute besides a cream of chicken soup…. or any cream soup would work fine if you prefer a different one.
This was a 10 out of 10! Super easy, basic ingredients, and definitely something that will become a family fave. I am not a fan of frozen peas and carrots, but enjoy Veg-All (canned mixed vegetables), so substituted that ingredient. Thank you for sharing this great recipe!
I will have to try the veg-all. I don’t think I have ever cooked with that but now I am curious and want to try it. Thanks for letting me know you loved the recipe.
Made almost as directed. I did milk with a tablespoon of butter since I only had 2%.
I had to use mixed veggies, because that was what I had on hand.
I probably would do a little less liquid in the biscuit mix next time because mine was burning on top before it was cooked enough for my liking. The batter seemed much runnier than when I make those biscuits. So much easier than pot pie. It was a winner. Thank you for sharing.!
Thank you for your time given to this recipe. It was such a good, easy recipe. I made mine with some hash brown potatoes (squares) like someone else suggested. There was enough for two 8×8’s and one smaller corning ware baking dishes. One 8×8 for my husband, one smaller one for me and one to take to a neighbor. Thanks again.