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Golden cornbread chicken casserole baked in a dish showing crispy topping and creamy Chicken Dressing Recipe layers.

Cornbread Chicken Casserole: Southern Style Comfort Dish


  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

This classic Southern casserole layers shredded chicken and sautéed vegetables in a creamy sauce topped with golden cornbread. It’s an easy, heartwarming dish perfect for family dinners or holiday gatherings.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 4 cups prepared cornbread crumbled
  • 2 to 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can (10.5 oz) condensed cream of chicken soup
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup finely diced onion
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons poultry seasoning or ground sage
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • salt to taste
  • optional diced boiled eggs
  • optional shredded cheddar cheese
  • optional jalapenos

  • Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

    2. In a skillet, melt a tablespoon of butter and sauté the onion and celery until softened.

    3. In a large bowl, crumble the cornbread and add the sautéed vegetables, shredded chicken, poultry seasoning, salt, and pepper.

    4. Pour in the melted butter and cream of chicken soup, then stir to coat evenly.

    5. Add chicken broth gradually until the mixture holds shape but remains moist.

    6. Whisk the eggs and stir them into the mixture until just combined.

    7. Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish and spread it evenly without packing down too tightly.

    8. Bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly around the edges.

    9. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before serving to allow it to set.

    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 40 minutes
    • Category: main course
    • Method: baked
    • Cuisine: southern

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 450
    • Sugar: 4
    • Sodium: 800
    • Fat: 20
    • Saturated Fat: 8
    • Unsaturated Fat: 10
    • Trans Fat: 0
    • Carbohydrates: 45
    • Fiber: 3
    • Protein: 25
    • Cholesterol: 110

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