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.

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!

Prep Time: 20 mins

Cook Time: 35 mins

Total Time: 55 mins

Servings: 6

Nutrition Profile: Comfort Food, Family-Friendly, Quick & Easy, Weeknight Dinner, Using Convenience Products

Why This Recipe Is Special

Combines the comfort of chicken pot pie with the deliciousness of Red Lobster's famous cheddar biscuits
Uses convenience items to save time, but still tastes homemade
Ready in less than an hour, making it perfect for busy weeknights
Great way to use leftover chicken or turkey
Perfect for potlucks or feeding a crowd

Chicken Cobbler with Red Lobster Cheddar Biscuit Topping

Ingredients

Serves 6 | Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 35 minutes

1 rotisserie chicken, shredded (about 3 ½ cups)
4 tablespoons salted butter
1 yellow onion, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 cup chicken broth
¼ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup dry white wine
½ cup whole milk
½ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
2 cups frozen peas and carrots
1 box Red Lobster Cheddar Bay biscuit mix
¼ cup sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
¾ cup cold water
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Ingredients needed

Instructions

1 Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2First, cook the onion and celery in butter until tender. Sprinkle in the flour and cook until a paste forms.
3 Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and cook, stirring constantly, until a paste forms, about 1 minute.

Sauté the onions and celery until soft

4 Add white wine and cook until the flour dissolves, about 2 minutes.
5 Gradually add chicken broth and milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens, about 5 minutes.

Add the ingredients and cook until thickened

6 Stir in shredded chicken, frozen vegetables, salt, and pepper. Cook until the vegetables are heated through, about 5 minutes.
7 While the filling is cooking, prepare the biscuit topping according to the package instructions, adding the shredded Cheddar cheese to the dough.
8 Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop the biscuit dough evenly over the chicken filling.
9 Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the biscuits are golden brown and the filling is bubbly.

Bake the chicken cobbler in the preheated oven

10 While the cobbler is baking, prepare the butter seasoning packet from the biscuit mix according to the package instructions.
11 Remove the cobbler from the oven and immediately brush the melted butter seasoning over the hot biscuits.
12 Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

Serve hot

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.
White Wine - if you don't have white wine, you can substitute with additional chicken broth or chicken stock.
Milk - for a dairy-free option, use almond milk, soy milk, or coconut milk instead of whole milk.

Variations

Need some more ideas for how to change up this recipe?

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 - use a dairy-free biscuit mix, such as Bob's Red Mill, 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.
Cheesy Filling - add an extra ½ cup of shredded cheese to the chicken filling for an even cheesier dish.
Bacon Topping - sprinkle cooked and crumbled bacon over the top of the cobbler before serving for an extra savory touch.

Equipment

Here's what you'll need to make this hearty dish:

Large oven-proof skillet (12-inch)
Measuring spoons
Dry measuring cups
Liquid measuring cup
Mixing bowl
Cookie scoop or spoon
Pastry brush
Cutting board
Chef's knife

Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
This dish freezes well. Transfer any leftovers to a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 6 months.
To reheat from frozen, thaw in the refrigerator overnight and then reheat in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until heated through.
You can also reheat individual portions in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, but the biscuits may become soft.

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.