A viral, no-stir Chicken Cobbler with a creamy chicken and veggie filling under a golden Cheddar Bay biscuit topping — one of our easiest weeknight comfort dinners yet!
If you love our chicken pot pie, you’re going to love this Viral Chicken Cobbler with a lot less effort! I love serving it on chilly evenings when we all need something hearty and comforting around the table. It’s one of those recipes that not only fills your belly, but warms your soul too.
It’s the perfect recipe for using up leftover shredded chicken and simple pantry ingredients. It comes together effortlessly, packed with flavor, and perfect for feeding a crowd. This simple viral recipe has quickly become a family favorite that we keep coming back to again and again. If you love this TikTok Chicken Cobbler recipe, I’m sure you’ll also love our Crock Pot Chicken Pot Pie Soup, Instant Pot Chicken Pot Pie Recipe, or Chicken Pot Pie Casserole Recipe.
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Why You Don’t Stir the Layers
This recipe works like a savory version of a fruit cobbler — you layer the chicken, veggies, and creamy sauce, then pour the biscuit topping over the top without mixing anything together. As it bakes, the biscuit layer sets into a golden, buttery crust while the filling underneath turns thick and saucy on its own. It looks a little odd going into the oven, but trust the process — that’s what gives Chicken Cobbler its classic texture.
Ingredients
- Butter – We used melted, unsalted butter.
- Cooked Chicken – You can make this cobbler with rotisserie chicken, leftover chicken, How to Boil Chicken Breasts or cook chicken in the slow cooker.
- Simple Spices – Black Pepper, salt, and garlic powder. Onion Powder is another great addition
- Frozen Peas and Carrots – Substitute with any frozen vegetables mixture. No need to thaw
- Cream of Chicken Soup – Make Homemade Cream of Chicken Soup
- Chicken Broth – Substitute with chicken stock
- Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix – We have only used this biscuit mix to make this recipe. If you try it with other biscuit mix, please let us know how it turns out.
- Milk – We used whole milk
- Shredded Cheddar Cheese – Use freshly shredded cheese
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How to Make Chicken Cobbler
Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Pour the melted butter into the bottom of a 9X13 baking dish and spread it out to cover the bottom of the pan.
Step 2 – Layer the cooked chicken on top of the butter into the pan in an even layer. Do not stir it in.
Step 3 – Sprinkle the pepper, salt and garlic powder over the chicken. Top with the vegetable mix over the top.
Step 4 – In a mixing bowl, whisk together the cream of chicken soup and chicken broth.
Step 5 – Pour this mixture evenly over the chicken and peas and carrots. Do not stir together and just layer the ingredients.
Step 6 – Stir together the biscuit mix (do not add in the seasoning packet and reserve it for the topping), milk and shredded cheddar cheese in a mixing bowl until combined.
Step 7 – Pour the biscuit mixture evenly on top of the creamy sauce in the baking dish. Bake for 50-60 minutes until the entire top — center included, not just the edges — is deep golden brown and the filling is visibly bubbling at the sides.
Step 8 – Mix together the topping ingredients. Brush the topping evenly over the top of the cobbler. Allow the cobbler to rest for 10-15 minutes. Then this easy chicken cobbler recipe ready to serve and enjoy!
Why Is My Chicken Cobbler Runny (And How to Fix It)
It’s normal for Chicken Cobbler to look loose and saucy right out of the oven — that’s just the nature of a no-stir cobbler. Letting it rest for the full 10-15 minutes is what allows the sauce to set up and thicken, so resist the urge to serve it too soon.
If it’s still too thin after resting, here’s how to fix it:
- Bake it a few minutes longer. The center of the topping needs to be deep golden brown, not just the edges — an underbaked center means the filling underneath hasn’t had time to thicken fully.
- Give it extra rest time. Some ovens run cooler, so if it’s close but not quite there, an extra 5-10 minutes of resting on the counter usually finishes the job.
Chicken Cobbler
Ingredients
For the Cobbler:
- 4 Tablespoons Butter melted
- 4 cups Cooked Chicken shredded into bite size pieces
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 12 ounces Frozen Peas and Carrots
- 1 can Cream of Chicken Soup 10.5 ounces
- 1 cup Chicken Broth
- 1 box Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix 11.36 ounces, (seasoning packet reserved)
- 2 cups Milk
- ½ cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
For the Topping:
- 2 Tablespoons Butter melted
- Seasoning Packet from the Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Pour 4 tablespoons melted butter into the bottom of a 9×13 baking dish and spread it evenly to cover the bottom of the pan.
- Layer 4 cups cooked chicken (shredded into bite-size pieces) evenly over the melted butter. Do not stir.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon garlic powder evenly over the chicken, then spread 12 ounces frozen peas and carrots over the top.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1 can (10.5 ounces) cream of chicken soup and 1 cup chicken broth until smooth.
- Pour this mixture evenly over the chicken and peas and carrots. Do not stir together and just layer the ingredients.
- In another mixing bowl, stir together 1 box (11.36 ounces) Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix (reserve the seasoning packet for the topping), 2 cups milk, and ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese until combined.
- Pour the biscuit mixture evenly on top of the other ingredients in the baking dish.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until the entire top is golden brown and the casserole is bubbly.
- In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons melted butter and the seasoning packet from the Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix.
- Brush the topping evenly over the top of the cobbler.
- Allow the cobbler to rest for 10-15 minutes.
- Then it’s ready to serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts
Recipe Tips
- Rest Cobbler – Do not serve the cobbler before allowing it to rest as the cobbler will be too runny so make sure to let it sit before serving.
- Cooking Time – Make sure that the entire top of the casserole is golden brown not just the edges as the center of the topping could still be runny and not set yet. Cooking time will vary.
- No Stirring – Layer ingredients as instructed to create that classic cobbler effect.
Variations Ideas
- Change the Meat – This is a great recipe to use leftover turkey from your Thanksgiving feast.
- Change the Spices РUse taco seasoning in the biscuit batter and top with jalape̱os for a Mexican twist.
- Cream Filling – Add ½ cup sour cream to the filling.
- Individual Cobblers – Bake in ramekins for personal servings.
Serving Recommendations
This Chicken Cobbler is rich and hearty so we like to keep our side dishes light. These are some of our favorites.
- Simple side salad
- Steamed green beans or Air Fryer Broccoli
- Garlic bread or 30 Minute Dinner Rolls
- Cranberry sauce for a holiday vibe
- Moroccan Chicken
Frequently Asked Questions
We recommend making this dish when you are prepared to bake it. You can however chop or shred your chicken so that it is ready to layer in the baking dish.
Store the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave or oven
Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and aluminum foil and freeze for up to 2 months in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
 We’ve only tested this recipe with Red Lobster Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix, which gives the topping its signature garlicky, cheesy flavor. You can swap in a different biscuit mix in the same amount, but the flavor and texture will vary a bit.
Yes. Dice fresh vegetables small and cook until just tender before adding, since raw fresh veggies won’t cook through in the time it takes the topping to bake.
 Yes, simply cut all of the ingredients in half and use an 8×8 baking dish instead of a 9×13. Start checking for doneness around the 35-minute mark.
A similar-sized casserole dish will work. If you use metal instead of glass or ceramic, keep an eye on it, since metal pans can bake a bit faster.
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This Chicken Cobbler was delicious and easy to make! My entire family loved it and requested it be on the menu next week!
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Pam- I’m so glad you loved it!