CHICKEN AND SPINACH COBBLER
WITH HERB WHOLE WHEAT BISCUIT CRUSTOlive oil
CHICKEN-SPINACH FILLING:1 lb fresh spinach (or 1 (10 oz) pkg frozen cut spinach, thawed)
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 (10 oz) pkg frozen boiling onions, thawed
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
3 tablespoons lemon juice (juice of 1 medium-size lemon)
1/3 cup white wine
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
salt and black pepper to taste
HERBED WHOLE WHEAT BISCUIT CRUST:1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup whole wheat flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (or 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes)
1/4 teaspoon dried-leaf thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
1/4 cup (4 tbsp) butter or margarine, melted
1/3 cup half and half (or 2% lowfat milk)
TO MAKE THE FILLING:Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175C). Lightly grease a 9-inch-square baking pan or dish with olive oil.
Wash fresh spinach thoroughly; drain fresh or thawed frozen spinach well. Chop spinach.
Cut chicken into 1-inch pieces. Place in lightly greased baking pan or dish with spinach and onions.
In a small bowl, whisk cornstarch, lemon juice, and white wine until blended. Pour mixture over chicken filling; stir in garlic, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
Bake in 350 degrees F (175C) oven 20 minutes; set aside.
TO MAKE THE BISCUIT CRUST:In a large mixing bowl, combine crust ingredients. Stir vigorously with a wooden spoon until a stiff dough forms. Spoon dough on top of chicken filling to create a cobblestone effect.
Increase oven temperature to 425 degrees F (220C). Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Cool 5 minutes before serving.
Servings: 4-5
Source:
The Cobbler Crusade: Main Courses and Desserts: Bringing an Old-Fashioned Dish to Modern Cooks by Irene Ritter