BBQ Chicken Cornbread Casserole Recipe
Indulge in the comforting flavors of BBQ chicken and cornbread in this delicious casserole. Perfect for a cozy family dinner or a casual gathering with friends.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Chicken Layer:
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
For the Cornbread Topping:
- 1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Prepare the Sauce:
- Make the Cornbread Mixture:
- Assemble and Bake:
- Serve:
Spray a 9×9 baking dish with cooking spray.
Combine ground chicken, onion, and bell pepper in a large skillet on medium heat and cook for 5-6 minutes until cooked through.
Add in the barbecue sauce and tomato sauce and bring to a boil before reducing to a simmer for 5 minutes.
In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, milk, flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, egg, and melted butter.
In the baking dish, layer the cooked chicken, shredded cheese, and top with the cornbread mixture. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: BBQ Chicken, Cornbread Casserole, Comfort Food
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