Description
This comforting Chicken Cobbler is a hearty and delicious casserole featuring tender cooked chicken smothered in a savory creamy gravy, topped with a buttery, golden biscuit-like crust. Perfect for a cozy family dinner, it combines a flavorful chicken gravy base with a soft, fluffy topping baked to perfection in the oven.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Gravy
- 4 cups cooked chopped chicken
- 1 (0.87-oz) packet chicken gravy mix
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (10.5-oz) can unsalted cream of chicken soup
Biscuit Topping
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 cup self-rising flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, or to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 425ºF (220ºC) and lightly coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Prepare the Chicken Base: Spread the cooked, chopped chicken evenly in the prepared baking dish. In a separate bowl, whisk together the chicken gravy mix, chicken broth, and cream of chicken soup until fully combined. Pour this creamy gravy mixture evenly over the chicken, ensuring good coverage for moistness.
- Make the Biscuit Topping: In another bowl, combine the melted butter, self-rising flour, black pepper, and buttermilk. Stir gently until just combined to form a batter. Spread this batter evenly over the chicken and gravy layer in the baking dish, creating a smooth top layer.
- Bake Until Golden: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes. Bake until the topping is puffed, golden, and slightly browned, signaling the cobbler is cooked through and ready to serve.
Notes
- You can substitute homemade chicken broth or broth from roasting chicken for richer flavor.
- For a spicy twist, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or smoked paprika to the biscuit batter.
- Make sure not to overmix the biscuit topping batter to keep it tender and fluffy.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated in the oven for best texture retention.
- Using self-rising flour eliminates the need for additional leavening agents like baking powder or baking soda in the topping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
