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Chicken and Cornbread Casserole

Cozy Chicken and Cornbread Casserole for Ultimate Comfort

This Chicken and Cornbread Casserole is the ultimate comfort dish, featuring creamy chicken, sweet corn, and a golden cornbread crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole Base
  • 2 cups Cooked and shredded chicken Rotisserie chicken works well
  • 1 can Creamed corn Canned is easiest for quick prep
  • 1 cup Frozen corn Thaw before use
  • 1 cup Sour cream Substitute with dairy-free yogurt if needed
  • 1 cup Bell peppers Any color for crunch; substitutes can be used
  • 1 medium Onion Sautéed for flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder Adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder Adjust to taste
  • to taste Salt Use to personalize flavor
  • to taste Pepper Use to personalize flavor
For the Topping
  • 1 box Corn muffin mix Regular or gluten-free
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese Option for dairy-free cheese
  • to taste Parsley Fresh garnish

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Cook your chicken breasts until fully cooked, about 20-25 minutes at 375°F (190°C). Shred the chicken.
  2. Sauté diced onions and bell peppers in olive oil over medium heat until softened.
  3. Mix shredded chicken, creamed corn, thawed corn, sour cream, and vegetables in a bowl. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread chicken mixture in a 9x13-inch baking dish and sprinkle cheese on top.
  5. Prepare corn muffin mix according to package instructions and dollop it over the chicken mixture.
  6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until topping is golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving, garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For best results, sauté vegetables before adding to the casserole and let the chicken mixture cool slightly before adding the cornbread topping.

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