Chicken-and-Cornbread Casserole

Health score
16%
Chicken-and-Cornbread Casserole
27 min.
6
765kcal

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Looking for a hearty and comforting dish to delight your family or impress your friends? Look no further than this Chicken-and-Cornbread Casserole! Ready in just 27 minutes, this delectable recipe combines the savory richness of chopped cooked chicken with the sweet, crumbly goodness of cornbread, creating a delightful meal that can be enjoyed at any time of day.

The secret to its irresistible flavor lies in the combination of sautéed celery and onion, which adds a delicious aromatic background to the dish. Topped with a gooey layer of sharp Cheddar cheese, every bite is a savory explosion that will have everyone coming back for seconds. With the addition of sour cream for creaminess and a hint of red pepper to awaken your taste buds, this casserole is a perfect balance of flavors and textures.

Not only is it scrumptious, but this Chicken-and-Cornbread Casserole is also versatile. It makes an excellent side dish for gatherings, a fulfilling main course for lunch, or even a cozy dinner option on a chilly evening. With 765 calories per serving, it packs a satisfying punch but can also be modified to fit different dietary needs. So, gather your ingredients, grab your favorite baking dish, and prepare to serve up a plateful of warmth and joy that everyone will love!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons butter melted
  • rib celery stalks chopped
  • 3.5 cups roasted chicken cooked chopped
  • cups cornbread packed crumbled
  • large eggs lightly beaten
  • 1.3 cups chicken broth low-sodium
  • 4.5 ounce mushrooms drained sliced
  • 0.5 medium onion chopped
  • servings parsley fresh chopped
  • tablespoon poultry seasoning 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper dried red crushed
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • cup cream sour
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Saut celery and onion in hot oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat 7 minutes or until vegetables are tender; set aside.
  2. Combine cornbread and poultry seasoning in a large bowl.
  3. Layer half of cornbread mixture on bottom of a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish.
  4. Combine onion mixture, chicken, and next 6 ingredients in a bowl. Spoon mixture evenly over top of cornbread mixture in dish. Top evenly with remaining half of cornbread mixture, and drizzle with butter.
  5. Bake, covered, at 350 for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
  6. Remove from oven, and top with cheese.
  7. Bake, uncovered, 10 more minutes or until cheese is golden.
  8. Garnish, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories765kcal
Protein19.1%
Fat44.54%
Carbs36.36%

Properties

Glycemic Index
33.33
Glycemic Load
0.51
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
26.586086832959%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
8.63mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Isorhamnetin
0.46mg
Kaempferol
0.12mg
Myricetin
0.6mg
Quercetin
1.87mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:765.16kcal
38.26%
Fat:37.92g
58.34%
Saturated Fat:16.53g
103.3%
Carbohydrates:69.65g
23.22%
Net Carbohydrates:66.32g
24.12%
Sugar:21.27g
23.63%
Cholesterol:211.23mg
70.41%
Sodium:1064.29mg
46.27%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:36.59g
73.17%
Phosphorus:792.13mg
79.21%
Vitamin K:81.12µg
77.25%
Selenium:41.85µg
59.78%
Vitamin B3:10.39mg
51.95%
Vitamin B2:0.62mg
36.67%
Calcium:364.96mg
36.5%
Vitamin B6:0.53mg
26.54%
Vitamin A:1200.56IU
24.01%
Folate:91.97µg
22.99%
Iron:4.11mg
22.83%
Vitamin B5:2.17mg
21.67%
Zinc:3.21mg
21.39%
Vitamin B1:0.32mg
21.27%
Manganese:0.36mg
18.04%
Potassium:571.95mg
16.34%
Vitamin B12:0.93µg
15.49%
Magnesium:54.27mg
13.57%
Fiber:3.33g
13.32%
Copper:0.26mg
13.05%
Vitamin E:1.35mg
8.98%
Vitamin C:7mg
8.48%
Vitamin D:0.32µg
2.15%
Source:My Recipes