Chicken Cobbler Recipe
The chicken cobbler recipe is a fantastic addition to your comfort food repertoire. With its rich and hearty flavours, it's the perfect dish for cosy meals and gatherings.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cooked chicken shredded
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup of self-rising flour
- 1/4 cup of cold unsalted butter cubed
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onions and minced garlic, and sauté them until they become fragrant and translucent.1/2 cup diced onion, 2 cloves garlic
- Add the diced chicken pieces to the saucepan and cook until they are browned on all sides.4 cups cooked chicken, 1/4 cup of cold unsalted butter
- Sprinkle the flour over the chicken and onions, stirring constantly to coat them evenly. Cook for another 2 minutes to cook off the raw flour taste.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.1 cup chicken broth
- Stir in the peas, carrots, thyme, and parsley. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.1 cup frozen peas, 1 cup diced carrots, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 cup diced celery
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan) and prepare the cobbler topping.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the self-raising flour, baking powder, salt, and chopped parsley. Add the cubed butter and, using your fingers, rub it into the flour mixture until it resembles breadcrumbs.1 teaspoon dried rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1 cup of self-rising flour, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- Pour in the milk and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are fine.1 cup milk
- Transfer the chicken and vegetable mixture into a baking dish. Spoon the cobbler topping evenly over the filling, leaving some gaps for steam to escape.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.