Description
This Easy Chicken Cobbler Dinner Casserole is a comforting, hearty dish combining tender shredded chicken, mixed vegetables, and a creamy sauce topped with a golden cheddar bay biscuit crust. Perfect for a family meal, it bakes to a rich, flavorful finish in just over an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- ½ cup butter (1 stick, melted)
- 4 cups shredded chicken (rotisserie recommended)
- 1 (12 oz) bag frozen mixed vegetables
Biscuit Topping
- 1 (11.36 oz) box Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix (including seasoning packet)
- 2 cups whole milk
- ½ cup butter (1 stick, melted) for base
Sauce
- 1 (10.5 oz) can cream of chicken soup
- 1 (14.5 oz) can chicken broth (about 2 cups)
- Seasonings: garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper (to taste; salt optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease the sides of a large 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Add Butter: Melt the butter and pour it evenly into the bottom of your prepared baking dish, ensuring the surface is well coated.
- Layer Chicken: Spread the shredded rotisserie chicken evenly in a single layer over the melted butter.
- Add Vegetables and Season: Distribute the frozen mixed vegetables evenly over the chicken. Sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper to taste. Use salt sparingly if needed, as other ingredients are already salted.
- Prepare Biscuit Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix along with its seasoning packet and the whole milk until just combined. Carefully pour this batter evenly over the chicken and vegetables in the baking dish, but do not stir.
- Mix Soup and Broth: In the same bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup and chicken broth until smooth. Pour this mixture evenly over all the layers in the baking dish without stirring, allowing the layers to remain distinct.
- Bake: Place the casserole uncovered on the center rack of your preheated oven. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until the top is a deep golden brown and bubbly. Begin checking for doneness at 55 minutes as oven performance can vary.
- Rest and Serve: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes. This resting time allows the sauce to thicken and makes serving easier. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Using rotisserie chicken adds great flavor and saves time.
- Do not stir after adding the biscuit batter and soup broth mixture to preserve the layered textures.
- Adjust seasoning carefully since the biscuit mix and soup contain salt.
- Letting the casserole rest after baking helps the sauce thicken and improves sliceability.
- Frozen mixed vegetables can be substituted with fresh if preferred but may require slightly longer baking to soften.
