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Cornbread Casserole

Irresistible Cornbread Casserole for Cozy Family Dinners

This Cornbread Casserole is a comforting, family-friendly dish perfect for busy weeknights, featuring chicken and veggies under a fluffy cornbread topping.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole Filling
  • 2 cups chicken cubed or shredded
  • 3 cups frozen vegetables
  • 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil for dairy-free
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 tablespoons flour or gluten-free flour
  • 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 cup milk or non-dairy option
For the Topping
  • 1 package cornbread mix ensure gluten-free if needed

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • baking dish
  • whisk
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then sauté for 5-7 minutes until browned. Remove and keep warm.
  2. In the same skillet, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and sauté diced onion for 3-5 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add frozen vegetables to the skillet and cook for about 5 minutes until warmed through.
  4. Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of flour over the veggie mixture and cook for 2 minutes. Whisk in 2 cups of chicken broth and 1 cup of milk. Stir until thickened.
  5. Reintroduce chicken into the skillet and heat for 2-3 minutes until warmed and well combined.
  6. Pour the filling into a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, then prepare the cornbread mix and spread over the filling.
  7. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and bake for 22-26 minutes until the cornbread topping is golden brown.
  8. Let cool for about 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Tip: For a cheesy version, stir shredded cheese into the cornbread batter before adding it to the casserole.

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