Description
A cozy, creamy chicken casserole crowned with a golden, tender-crisp cobbler topping. Comforting, budget-friendly, and perfect for weeknights or gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, divided
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Heat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Combine Ingredients: In a skillet over medium heat, melt 3 tablespoons butter, whisk in 1/4 cup flour taken from the total flour, then slowly add chicken broth and 1 cup milk, whisking until smooth and thickened. Stir in chicken, frozen vegetables, salt, pepper, and garlic powder, then simmer 2 to 3 minutes.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Spread the creamy chicken mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Assemble the Dish: In a bowl, whisk remaining flour with baking powder and a pinch of salt, then stir in remaining 1/2 cup milk and 3 tablespoons melted butter until just combined. Fold in cheddar. Dollop and gently spread batter over the filling.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes until the topping is golden and set.
- Finishing Touches: Remove from oven, rest 10 minutes, and sprinkle with chopped parsley.
- Serve and Enjoy: Spoon into bowls or onto plates and serve warm.
Notes
- Avoid overmixing: Stir the topping until just combined for a tender crumb.
- Use warm dairy: Warm milk blends smoothly and prevents lumps.
- Flavor boost: Add a pinch of paprika or cayenne for gentle heat.
- Make-ahead: Prep filling up to 1 day ahead, refrigerate, then top and bake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg