Chicken cobbler is the perfect cozy dinner to feed the family, and the best part is you can make it all in one skillet. With juicy chicken (or jackfruit for a vegetarian twist), peas, carrots, creamy soup, and golden drop biscuits, this recipe is hearty, simple, and full of comfort.
There’s nothing like a bubbling skillet of comfort food coming out of the oven on a chilly evening. For me, chicken cobbler is one of those recipes that instantly feels like home. It’s creamy, savory, and topped with golden, buttery biscuits that make every bite cozy and satisfying. I love that this recipe is simple enough for a weeknight but special enough to share on a Sunday.
And because I know many of you have different dietary needs, I’ve included a vegetarian option too—swapping the chicken for jackfruit and the cream of chicken soup for cream of mushroom. It’s just as hearty and delicious! Best of all, everything cooks right in my cast iron skillet, making it easy from start to finish with minimal cleanup!
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How to Make Chicken Cobbler (with Vegetarian Option)
Ingredients You’ll Need
For the Filling:
- Chicken breasts or thighs – Juicy and tender, these are the heart of the cobbler. For the vegetarian version, use jackfruit for a hearty, meaty texture. Hearts of palm is another vegetarian option.
- Frozen peas and carrots – Classic comfort food veggies that add color and sweetness.
- Cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom) – The creamy base that pulls everything together. Mushroom soup works perfectly for the vegetarian option.
- Salt, pepper, and garlic powder – Simple seasonings to bring out the flavors.
For the Cobbler Topping:
- Drop biscuit dough – I use my drop biscuits for a golden, fluffy topping that bakes right over the filling. It’s buttery, tender, and so easy to make. I also have the ingredients and instructions below in the recipe card.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Cook the Protein
Preheat your oven to 375°F. In a large cast-iron skillet, add your chicken pieces (or jackfruit for the vegetarian version). Bake until the chicken is fully cooked through or the jackfruit is tender.
Step 2: Add the Veggies and Creamy Base
Stir in frozen peas and carrots, then pour in cream of chicken (or cream of mushroom) soup. Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste. The mixture should be creamy and well combined.
Step 3: Add the Biscuit Topping
Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough evenly over the filling, leaving small gaps so steam can escape. This gives your cobbler that rustic, cozy look once baked.
Step 4: Bake Until Golden
Place the skillet back in the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the biscuit topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbling around the edges.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy
Scoop out generous portions and serve warm. The creamy filling with the buttery biscuits on top makes for the perfect cozy meal.
Conclusion
This chicken cobbler is one of those recipes that feels like a hug in a skillet. Whether you make it with chicken or the vegetarian jackfruit version, it’s hearty, creamy, and topped with those irresistible drop biscuits. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or anytime you need a little comfort on your table.
Resources: Here are some helpful resources for further information.
- Savory Winter Vegetable Cobbler – By Saving Room for Dessert
- Savory Summer Cobbler – By Leanne Brown
- Savory Tomato Cobbler with Cheddar Chive Biscuits – By Vegan Yack Attack
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can I use rotisserie chicken instead of raw chicken?
Yes! Rotisserie chicken works great—just shred it and add it directly with the veggies and soup before topping with biscuits.
2. Can I make this ahead of time?
You can prepare the filling in advance, but add the biscuit topping just before baking so it stays fluffy and golden.
3. What’s the best vegetarian substitute for chicken?
I love using jackfruit because it has a meaty texture, but you can also use hearts of palm, mushrooms, tofu, or chickpeas.
4. Can I freeze chicken cobbler?
Yes—bake it fully, let it cool, then wrap tightly and freeze. Reheat in the oven until warmed through.
Chicken Cobbler with Vegetarian Option
Equipment
- 1 12 inch cast iron skillet.
Ingredients
For the Chicken Cobbler
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast or thighs (or 2 cups jackfruit for vegetarian)
- 1 cup frozen peas and carrots
- 1 can cream of chicken soup (or cream of mushroom)
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
For the Biscuit Topping
- ½ cup sourdough starter or discard
- ½ cup cold buttermilk
- ½ cup cold butter
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp sugar
- ½ tsp baking soda
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
Instructions
For the Chicken Cobbler
- Preheat oven to 375°F. In a cast iron skillet, cook chicken until done (or soften jackfruit).
- Stir in peas, carrots, and soup. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Drop spoonfuls of biscuit dough over the filling.
- Bake 25–30 minutes until biscuits are golden and filling is bubbling.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
For the Biscuit Topping
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
- Cut the cold butter into small cubes and add it to the flour mixture. Use your fingertips or a pastry cutter to cut the butter into the flour until it resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add your sourdough starter and buttermilk to the flour mixture. Stir gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix, as this can lead to tough biscuits.
- Use a spoon or a cookie scoop to drop spoonfuls of the dough onto the prepared cobbler. Space them about 2 inches apart.
Summary
I hope I have inspired you to make these recipes in your cast iron skillet to enjoy and share with your friends and family.
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Here are some more of my cast-iron cooking inspiration posts to check out!
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Pumpkin Spice Pancakes: How to Make Sourdough Pumpkin Spice Pancakes
Chocolate Pancakes: How to Make Chocolate Sourdough Pancakes
The Best Cherry Galette Recipe
How to Cook Scrambled Eggs In a Cast Iron Skillet without Sticking!
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The Best Old-Fashioned Homemade Brownies: A Cast Iron Skillet Recipe!
How to Make Dutch Oven Lasagna
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