CHICKEN AND GREEN ONION COBBLER

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Yield Serves 10

Number Of Ingredients 24

FILLING
7 cups (or more) canned low-salt chicken broth
3 to 3 1/2 pounds chicken breast halves with skin and bones
1/8 teaspoon crushed saffron threads
2/3 cup diced carrots
2/3 cup diced celery
1 cup chopped green onions
1 cup frozen petit peas, thawed
1/4 pound smoked ham, chopped
2/3 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
3/4 cup all purpose flour
TOPPING
1 1/4 cups milk
1 egg
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter, melted
1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper

Steps:

  • FOR FILLING:
  • Combine 7 cups broth, chicken and saffron in heavy large pot. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes. Transfer chicken to large bowl and cool briefly; reserve broth. Remove skin and bones from chicken. Cut chicken into 3/4-inch cubes; place in 15x10x2-inch (4 quart) glass baking dish.
  • Bring broth to boil. Add carrots and celery; cook until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer to dish with chicken. Add green onions, peas, ham, onion and parsley to chicken.
  • Spoon fat off top of broth. Measure broth, adding more if necessary for 6 1/2 cups. Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Ad flour; stir 2 minutes. Gradually whisk in broth. Boil until thick and smooth, whisking constantly, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Add to chicken. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before continuing.)
  • FOR TOPPING:
  • Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 400°F. Whisk milk, egg and butter to blend in large bowl. Add remaining ingredients. Drop batter by tablespoonfuls over filling.
  • Bake cobbler until topping is firm and golden brown, about 35 minutes.

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