Chicken Cobbler with Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuit Topping

This creamy chicken cobbler with Red Lobster Cheddar biscuit mix topping is the ultimate comfort food, especially if you're a fan of chicken pot pie like me. I've taken the idea of a traditional fruit cobbler with biscuit topping but made it into a savory cobbler instead.

Cheesy biscuits top a frozen vegetable and creamy chicken filling for the ultimate chicken pot pie casserole the whole family will love. Even better, thanks to convenience items like rotisserie chicken, a box of Red Lobster Cheddar biscuit mix, and some frozen mixed vegetables, this complete meal is ready in less than an hour. That's a win in my book!

Aqua cast-iron skillet of chicken cobbler with Red Lobster Cheddar biscuit mix topping.

I love to make this chicken cobbler casserole any time of year. And, it's the perfect meal to bring to a potluck or to prepare for new parents. If I have leftover chicken (or turkey from Thanksgiving), it's also a great way to reinvent my leftovers.

Looking for other easy weeknight recipes that take advantage of grocery store convenience products? Be sure to check out my Butternut Squash Ravioli with Sage Browned Butter Sauce and Trader Joe’s Holiday Vegetable Hash and Sausage Stew that use some of my favorite Trader Joe's items. My Cast Iron Chicken Parm and One-Pan Lebanese Freekeh with Chicken and Apricots are also family favorite recipes great for busy nights. For a comfort food recipe to make on the weekend when you have more time, my Meat Lovers' Lasagna will satisfy your Italian food craving.

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Ingredients

Before we get started, let’s gather the ingredients we need for this recipe.

rotisserie chicken
salted butter
yellow onion
celery
chicken broth
all-purpose flour
dry white wine
whole milk
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
frozen peas and carrots
Red Lobster Cheddar Bay biscuit mix
sharp Cheddar cheese
cold water
fresh parsley

(See recipe card for quantities.)

Instructions

Now that we’ve got our ingredients, it’s time to get cooking!

Sautéing celery and onion in butter with a wooden spoon in an aqua skillet.

First, cook the onion and celery in butter until tender. Sprinkle in the flour and cook until a paste forms.

Mixing the creamy chicken filling the an aqua skillet with a wooden spoon.

Next, add the wine and cook until the flour dissolves. Add the broth and milk and bring to a boil. Stir in the cooked chicken and frozen vegetables and cook until it creates a creamy sauce.

Dropping scoops of Red Lobster Cheddar biscuit mix dough onto creamy chicken pot pie filling in a skillet.

Then, make the biscuit topping. Use a cookie scoop to distribute the biscuit dough in an even layer. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes.

Brushing seasoned melted butter onto the baked biscuit topping.

Finally, stir together the melted butter and seasoning mix and brush over the cooked biscuit topping. Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

Hint: The size of the rotisserie chicken you buy will determine how much shredded chicken you get. I tested this recipe with a standard-size rotisserie chicken which yielded about 3 ½ cups. If you get a chicken from Costco, you'll likely have much more than that so save any extra for another use like chicken salad, chicken quesadillas, or chicken noodle soup.

Substitutions

Here are some suggestions for ingredient swaps:

Frozen Vegetables - instead of a bag of peas and carrots, use mixed vegetables (lima beans, corn, peas, carrots, and green beans) or different vegetables that you prefer.
Cheese - use shredded Parmesan cheese, Gouda cheese, or another favorite hard cheese instead of Cheddar.
Turkey - when the holidays are over and you've got tons of turkey leftovers, use shredded turkey in place of the rotisserie chicken.

Variations

Need some more ideas for how to change up this recipe? I've got you covered:

Spicy - add some crushed red pepper flakes or chipotle chile powder to the chicken filling or the biscuit dough to give this dish a little heat.
Dairy-free - omit the cheese in the biscuits and substitute more broth for the milk or use a dairy-free milk instead.
Herb Biscuits - stir a little chopped fresh thyme, rosemary, or oregano into the biscuit dough for a herby flavor.

Equipment

One of the things I love most about this hearty dish is that it doesn't require a ton of equipment, or special equipment at that. To measure the ingredients properly, you'll need measuring spoons, dry measuring cups, and a liquid measuring cup. A mixing bowl set is also handy.

Since I'm already sautéing the veggies in a skillet, I like to use an oven-proof skillet (cast-iron works great). That means less dishes to clean up. But, don't worry if you don't have an oven-proof skillet. You can transfer the filling into a 9-by-13-inch pan or other equally sized casserole dish before placing in the oven.

Finally, a cookie scoop makes easy work of dividing the biscuit batter evenly over the top of the chicken filling. And, a pastry brush is nice to have for brushing the seasoning butter over the top of the cooked biscuits.

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Good news! This dish freezes well. Transfer any leftovers to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 6 months.

Tasty tip

Want to know my secret to quickly shredding rotisserie chicken? Remove the skin and bones and shred the chicken while it's still warm. It's so much easier! And here's a bonus tip: place skinned and boned chicken in a bowl and use a mixer to shred it super fast.

Frequently asked questions

How do you make boxed Red Lobster biscuits better?

I love the simplicity of the box instructions for these Cheddar Bay biscuits and this recipe is rich enough for me, but for an over-the-top biscuit, increase the shredded cheese to 1 cup and use milk instead of water.

How much water do you put in Red Lobster biscuit mix?

You'll need ¾ cup cold water for the biscuit mix.

Can you make red lobster biscuits without cheese?

Yep! If you want to add a flavor replacement for the cheese, stir a little onion powder or garlic powder into the biscuit mix.

Do you have to thaw the frozen peas and carrots before adding them to the chicken filling?

You don't! The veggies will cook once they're added to the hot filling and in the oven.

Do you have to use rotisserie chicken for the chicken filling?

Nope! Any leftover cooked chicken will work great. Or, cook about 1 ½ to 2 pounds of chicken breasts to equal the same amount of shredded chicken you'd get from a rotisserie.

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