Chicken Cornbread Casserole Recipe

chicken casserole with cornbread on white plate

Chicken Cornbread Casserole Recipe

This Chicken Cornbread Casserole is a comforting and delicious dish that combines tender chicken and a flavorful cornbread topping. It's the perfect comfort food for a cozy family dinner or a potluck gathering.

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Prep Time 25

Cook Time 35

Total Time 1

Course casserole

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 806 kcal

Ingredients

Filling

3 cups cooked and shredded chicken rotisserie or boiled
2 cups cheddar cheese divided
1 ½ cups sour cream
1 cup milk
¼ cup green onions chopped
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and black pepper to taste

For the Cornbread Topping

13 oz cornbread mix two 6.5 ounce packages
14.75 oz creamed corn 14.75 ounce can
2 eggs
4 tablespoons butter melted

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish. Set it aside.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken, 1 ½ cups of cheese, sour cream, milk, onions, and your desired seasonings. Stir until well mixed, then transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
In a separate bowl, prepare the cornbread batter by whisking together the cornbread mix, corn, eggs, and melted butter. Stir gently until just combined; it’s fine if the batter has a few lumps. Avoid overmixing.
Pour the cornbread batter over the chicken mixture in the baking dish, using a spatula to spread it evenly and cover the entire surface.
Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top for a perfectly cheesy finish.
Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, or until the cornbread topping is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Once baked, remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Slice into squares and enjoy warm.

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Notes

Avoid overmixing the cornbread batter to keep the texture light and fluffy.
To easily shred the chicken, use two forks or a stand mixer.
If you want to add some spice to the casserole, mix in green chilies or jalapeños with the filling.

While this recipe includes nutritional highlights such as fewer processed ingredients than other casseroles, actual nutrition will vary depending on portion sizes and ingredient swaps you make.

Nutrition

Calories: 806kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 37gFat: 47gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 205mgSodium: 1098mgPotassium: 523mgFiber: 5gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 1315IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 437mgIron: 3mg

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