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You will not believe how delicious this easy-to-make Barbecue Chicken Cornbread Casserole is!
Lean ground chicken is cooked with veggies, tomato sauce, and barbecue sauce to make the most savory filling, topped with slightly sweet cornbread for an amazing flavor combo!
Your family will love this cheesy, addictive meal!
Ingredients for Barbecue Chicken Cornbread Casserole
- Olive oil
- Ground chicken
- Onion
- Bell pepper
- Garlic
- Salt and pepper
- Tomato sauce
- Barbecue sauce
- Red pepper flakes
- Dried parsley
- Shredded cheddar
- Yellow cornmeal
- Milk
- Flour
- Sugar
- Baking powder
- Egg
- Butter
How to Make Barbecue Chicken Cornbread Casserole
1. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and preheat the oven to 400 F.
2. Cook the ground chicken along with the onion, bell pepper, and garlic until fully cooked, about 6 minutes.
3. Mix in the barbecue sauce, tomato sauce, red pepper flakes, dried parsley, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 5-6 minutes or until slightly reduced and thickened.
4. Make the cornbread mixture by whisking together the cornmeal, milk, flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, egg, and melted butter until smooth.
5. Transfer the chicken mixture to the baking dish in an even layer.
6. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar evenly over the chicken mixture.
7. Spread the cornmeal mixture evenly on top of the cheese, and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
Can I Freeze Barbecue Chicken Cornbread Casserole?
You can! Let the casserole cool down to room temperature and place it in an airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Let the frozen casserole thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat in the oven or microwave.
If you have any leftovers, place them in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
What to Serve with Barbecue Chicken Cornbread Casserole
All this casserole needs is a side salad or a vegetable side dish to make this casserole part of a complete meal.
Steamed veggies tossed with butter and herbs makes a perfect side dish to this cheesy meal.
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Barbecue Chicken Cornbread Casserole
You will not believe how delicious this easy-to-make Barbecue Chicken Cornbread Casserole is!
Lean ground chicken is cooked with veggies, tomato sauce, and barbecue sauce to make the most savory filling,
Ingredients
For the filling:
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 lb ground chicken
- ½ cup onion, chopped
- 1 cup green bell pepper, diced
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 1- 15 oz can tomato sauce
- ½ tsp salt
- Ground black pepper to taste
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp dried parsley
- ½ tsp oregano
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
For the cornbread:
- ½ cup yellow cornbread
- ½ cup milk
- ½ cup flour
- ¼ cup sugar
- Pinch of salt
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 large egg
- 4 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish and preheat the oven to 400 F.
- Cook the ground chicken along with the onion, and bell pepper until fully cooked, about 6 minutes.
- Mix in the barbecue sauce, tomato sauce, red pepper flakes, dried parsley, salt, oregano, garlic powder, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 5-6 minutes or until slightly reduced and thickened.
- Make the cornbread mixture by whisking together the cornmeal, milk, flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, egg, and melted butter until smooth.
- Transfer the chicken mixture to the baking dish in an even layer.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheddar evenly over the chicken mixture.
- Spread the cornmeal mixture evenly on top of the cheese, and bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 537Total Fat: 33gSaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 179mgCarbohydrates: 54gFiber: 3gSugar: 30gProtein: 32g
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