This TikTok Chicken Cobbler Is Topped with Cheesy Biscuits

2023-07-15
This TikTok Chicken Cobbler Is Topped with Cheesy Biscuits
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
8

Our take on the TikTok-famous hack for making chicken cobbler starts with shredded rotisserie chicken and a box of Cheddar Bay Biscuit mix. This dump and bake casserole is as easy as it is delicious. It's already become one of our go-to weeknight dinners. The whole thing requires just one bowl and one baking dish. One of our taste testers declared it the best casserole she's had all year.

How to Make Chicken Cobbler

The key to making a great chicken cobbler casserole is the order in which you layer the ingredients. Our Test Kitchen found it was best to start with melted butter and then the shredded chicken. Pour on frozen mixed veggies and then top with the prepared biscuit mix. The final step is the sauce. Mix up chicken broth and cream of chicken soup and pour it over. Don't worry if it looks like a lot of liquid. As it bakes, it becomes thick, creamy, and rich. The biscuits puff up and become golden brown on top of the chicken cobbler recipe.

How to Customize Chicken Cobbler

Some recipes end with the biscuit topper but our tasters loved the flavor and crunch of adding canned French fried onions on top. You can easily omit this ingredient if you don't have them on hand. Try tossing in fresh herbs or spices like Cajun, Italian, or garlic. An extra sprinkle of shredded cheddar cheese on top doesn't hurt either.

Tips for Making Chicken Cobbler

Here are a few tips for making this chicken cobbler recipe.

  • Don't be tempted to stir the ingredients. The layers of ingredients will separate and bake into a creamy filling with a fluffy biscuit topping.
  • Shred the rotisserie chicken quickly by placing it in a large mixing bowl and using a hand mixer on low speed to break it up.
  • The casserole is done when the crust is golden brown. During cooking, the sauce may bubble up over the biscuit topping in some areas, making it look wet and appear to need more time in the oven. The dish will set and firm up as it cools.
  • Freeze any remaining casserole in an airtight container for 3 to 6 months in the freezer. 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup salted butter, melted

  • 4 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (1 pound)

  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

  • 3 cups frozen mixed vegetables

  • 1 box (11.36-ounce), purchased Cheddar Bay Biscuit® mix

  • 2 cups milk

  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (4 ounces)

  • 10 1/2 ounces cream of chicken soup

  • 2 cups reduced sodium chicken broth

  • 2 cups canned French-fried onions (4 ounces)

Directions

  1. Layer the Filling

    Preheat the oven to 350ºF. Pour the melted butter into a 3-quart rectangular baking dish. Add the chicken to the dish in an even layer. Sprinkle with pepper. Top with the frozen mixed vegetables.

    Test Kitchen Tip: You can also melt the butter right in the baking dish. Simply pop it in the oven for 3-5 minutes before you add the shredded chicken.

  2. Make the Cobbler Topping

    In a medium, bowl whisk together the biscuit mix, seasoning packet, milk, and cheese. Pour the mixture over the frozen vegetables. Do not mix.

  3. Add Liquids

    In the same bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup and chicken broth. Pour the liquid over the biscuit mixture. Do not mix.

  4. Bake

    Bake the chicken cobbler for 50 minutes. Top with French-fried onions. Bake until top is golden and casserole is heated through, about 10 minutes more. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

764 Calories
44g Fat
50g Carbs
43g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 764.5
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 43.7g 56%
Saturated Fat 16.9g 85%
Cholesterol 190mg 63%
Sodium 1747.2mg 76%
Total Carbohydrate 50.5g 18%
Dietary Fiber 4.5g 16%
Total Sugars 11.5g
Protein 42.7g 85%
Vitamin D 0.8mcg 4%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 3%
Calcium 303.4mg 23%
Iron 3.4mg 19%
Potassium 713.4mg 15%
Fatty acids, total trans 0.8g
Vitamin D 32.7IU
Alanine 2.1g
Arginine 2.5g
Ash 7.1g
Aspartic acid 3.2g
Caffeine 0mg
Carotene, alpha 660.9mcg
Choline, total 116.7mg
Copper, Cu 0.3mg
Cystine 0.5g
Energy 3200.4kJ
Fluoride, F 7mcg
Folate, total 87.5mcg
Glutamic acid 7g
Glycine 2g
Histidine 1.3g
Isoleucine 1.9g
Leucine 3.4g
Lysine 3.4g
Methionine 1.2g
Magnesium, Mg 70.7mg
Manganese, Mn 0.6mg
Niacin 11.6mg
Phosphorus, P 714.6mg
Pantothenic acid 2.4mg
Phenylalanine 1.7g
Phytosterols 0.2mg
Proline 2.8g
Retinol 212.9mcg
Selenium, Se 46.7mcg
Serine 1.7g
Starch 8.4g
Theobromine 0mg
Threonine 1.3g
Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) 1.6mg
Tryptophan 0.5g
Tyrosine 1.4g
Valine 2.1g
Vitamin A, IU 3708.9IU
Vitamin A, RAE 361.6mcg
Vitamin B-12 1.1mcg
Vitamin B-6 0.4mg
Vitamin K (phylloquinone) 32.7mcg
Water 289.4g
Zinc, Zn 3.4mg

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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