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Chicken Cobbler

Recipe by Matthew Bounds on InstagramAdded 2 April 2026.

20 minutes to prep, 30 to cook. A hearty and comforting chicken cobbler that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. This classic comfort food dish is made with chicken, frozen mixed vegetables, and a crispy, buttery topping.

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Method

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (375°F).

  2. In a large skillet, sauté the chicken until cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Chicken cooks through in the skillet.

  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and pepper.

  4. Add the butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry blender or your fingers to work it into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Butter is worked into flour until coarse crumbs form.

  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and eggs.

  6. Add the frozen mixed vegetables to the milk mixture and stir to combine.

  7. Transfer the cooked chicken to a 9x13 inch baking dish.

  8. Pour the milk and vegetable mixture over the chicken.

  9. Top the chicken mixture with the flour and butter mixture, spreading it evenly to cover the top.

  10. Bake the cobbler in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cobbler is set.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: Cobbler top turns golden and the filling sets.

  11. Remove the cobbler from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

  12. Serve the cobbler hot, garnished with chopped fresh herbs if desired.

Tips while you cook

Cook chicken first
Sauté the chicken in a large skillet until cooked through before adding it to the baking dish.
Create crumbly topping
Work the butter into the flour, salt, and pepper until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs before spreading it on top.
Cool briefly before serving
Allow the cobbler to rest for a few minutes after baking.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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