Southern Chicken-Cornbread Casserole

Health score
9%
Southern Chicken-Cornbread Casserole
45 min.
8
488kcal

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Welcome to a delightful culinary experience with our Southern Chicken-Cornbread Casserole! This dish is a perfect blend of comfort and flavor, making it an ideal choice for family gatherings, potlucks, or a cozy weeknight dinner. Imagine tender, cubed chicken breast enveloped in a creamy mixture of sour cream and cheddar cheese, seasoned to perfection with aromatic poultry seasoning and garlic powder. The addition of fresh green onions adds a delightful crunch and a burst of flavor that elevates this casserole to new heights.

What truly sets this dish apart is the golden cornbread topping, made from a convenient cornbread mix, enhanced with sweet cream-style corn for added moisture and richness. As it bakes, the cornbread forms a beautiful crust that contrasts wonderfully with the savory chicken filling beneath. In just 45 minutes, you can serve a hearty meal that not only satisfies the taste buds but also warms the soul.

With each bite, you'll experience a harmonious blend of textures and flavors that embody the essence of Southern comfort food. Whether you're serving it as a main course or a side dish, this casserole is sure to impress your guests and leave them asking for seconds. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to create a dish that will become a cherished favorite in your home!

Ingredients

  • cups chicken breast strips/pre-cooked/chopped cubed cooked (1 inch)
  • teaspoon poultry seasoning 
  • 0.3 teaspoon garlic powder 
  • 1.5 cups cream sour
  • cup milk 
  • serving salt and pepper to taste
  • oz cheddar cheese shredded
  •  spring onion chopped
  • 6.5 oz just-add-water cornbread mix 
  • 14.8 oz corn sweet cream style canned
  •  eggs 
  • tablespoons butter melted

Equipment

  • bowl
  • oven
  • toothpicks
  • glass baking pan

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In large bowl, mix chicken, poultry seasoning, garlic powder, sour cream and milk. Season well with salt and pepper. Fold in cheese and green onions. Spoon mixture evenly into dish.
  3. Make cornbread mix as directed on pouch, substituting cream style corn for the milk and adding the egg and melted butter.
  4. Spread evenly over chicken mixture.
  5. Bake about 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of topping comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts

Calories488kcal
Protein23.63%
Fat50.71%
Carbs25.66%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.94
Glycemic Load
6.19
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
17.128695653832%

Flavonoids

Kaempferol
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.48mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:487.92kcal
24.4%
Fat:27.84g
42.83%
Saturated Fat:13.69g
85.58%
Carbohydrates:31.69g
10.56%
Net Carbohydrates:28.79g
10.47%
Sugar:10.23g
11.36%
Cholesterol:130.52mg
43.51%
Sodium:493.31mg
21.45%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:29.18g
58.37%
Phosphorus:480.22mg
48.02%
Vitamin B3:8.97mg
44.86%
Selenium:27.87µg
39.82%
Calcium:313.81mg
31.38%
Vitamin B2:0.42mg
24.85%
Vitamin B6:0.49mg
24.5%
Vitamin A:945.73IU
18.91%
Zinc:2.39mg
15.94%
Vitamin B5:1.5mg
14.99%
Vitamin B1:0.22mg
14.9%
Vitamin K:14.53µg
13.84%
Vitamin B12:0.81µg
13.5%
Magnesium:52.23mg
13.06%
Folate:50.04µg
12.51%
Potassium:419.54mg
11.99%
Fiber:2.91g
11.62%
Manganese:0.2mg
10.22%
Iron:1.69mg
9.39%
Vitamin E:0.79mg
5.23%
Vitamin C:4.16mg
5.05%
Copper:0.1mg
4.93%
Vitamin D:0.67µg
4.45%