Cheddar Bay Chicken Cobbler

Cheddar Bay Chicken Cobbler

A cozy, cheesy chicken cobbler inspired by Cheddar Bay biscuits—rich, savory, and perfect comfort food!

Ingredients

Chicken Filling

• 3 cups cooked chicken, shredded or diced
• 4 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup whole milk or half-and-half
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp paprika
• ½ tsp salt (or to taste)
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Biscuit Topping

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ¾ cup milk

Garlic Butter Topping

• 2 tbsp melted butter
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp dried parsley (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven
   Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
2. Make the Chicken Filling
   • In a skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp butter.
   • Whisk in the flour and cook for 1 minute.
   • Slowly whisk in chicken broth and milk until smooth.
   • Add garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
   • Cook until the sauce thickens (about 3–5 minutes).
   • Stir in chicken and cheddar cheese.
   • Pour mixture into the prepared baking dish.
3. Prepare Biscuit Topping
   • In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, and cheddar cheese.
   • Stir in milk just until combined (do not overmix).
4. Assemble
   • Spoon biscuit batter evenly over the chicken filling.
   • Dot the top with the remaining 2 tbsp butter.
5. Bake
   Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, or until the topping is golden and cooked through.
6. Garlic Butter Finish
   • Mix melted butter with garlic powder and parsley.
   • Brush over the hot cobbler right out of the oven.
7. Serve
   Let rest for 5–10 minutes, then serve warm 😋