Easy Chicken Cobbler Dinner Casserole


Ingredients

For the Filling:

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or butter
  • 1 medium onion , chopped
  • 2 medium carrots , diced
  • 2 stalks celery , diced
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie chicken works great!)
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1/2 cup frozen corn (optional)
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream or whole milk
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper , to taste

For the Biscuit Topping:

  • 1 can (16.3 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough (or homemade biscuit dough)
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon melted butter for brushing

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat the Oven

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) .

Step 2: Make the Filling

  1. In a large skillet or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil or butter over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion , carrots , and celery . Sauté for 5–7 minutes, or until the vegetables begin to soften.
  3. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  4. Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and stir to coat. Cook for 1–2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
  5. Gradually whisk in the chicken broth and heavy cream , stirring constantly to avoid lumps.
  6. Add the thyme , rosemary , salt , and pepper . Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 3–5 minutes, or until the sauce thickens slightly.
  7. Stir in the shredded chicken , frozen peas , and corn (if using). Remove from heat and transfer the mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.


 

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