5 from 12 votes
BBQ Chicken Cornbread Casserole
BBQ Chicken Cornbread Casserole combines tender cooked chicken tossed with barbecue sauce, corn, diced tomatoes, and sautéed onion and bell pepper, all topped with a cheesy cornbread crust. This hearty casserole bakes until the cornbread topping is golden and the filling is bubbling, offering a comforting mix of savory, slightly sweet, and smoky flavors. It makes a filling meal that brings together the textures of juicy chicken and moist cornbread in a single dish.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
499 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper diced
- ¾ cup barbecue sauce
- 1 cup corn kernels you do not need to thaw the corn in advance, frozen
- 1 (14.5 ounce) diced tomatoes not drained, petite, canned
- 9 ounces chicken cooked, diced; about 1 ¾ cups
- 1 cup cheddar cheese divided, grated; sharp; 4 ounces
- 1 (8.5 ounce) cornbread mix I use Jiffy brand, box; plus ingredients called for on the package
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray an 11 x 7-inch baking dish (or other 2-quart baking dish) with cooking spray; set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion and bell pepper just until tender, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low, add barbecue sauce, and simmer until the mixture thickens slightly, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in frozen corn, tomatoes with their juices, chicken, and ½ cup of the cheddar cheese. Taste the filling and season with salt and pepper if desired.
- Transfer the chicken mixture to the prepared baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, prepare the cornbread batter according to package instructions. Stir in remaining ½ cup of cheese.
- Spread cornbread batter over chicken mixture. I like to do this by using a large spoon to dollop the batter all over the top of the casserole. Then use the back of the spoon to gently spread it around until it covers most of the dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and cooked through.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1/6 of the recipe
Calories
499kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
73g
(24%)
Protein
17g
(34%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
35mg
(12%)
Sodium
883mg
(37%)
Potassium
1344mg
(29%)
Fiber
9g
(36%)
Sugar
34g
(68%)
Vitamin A
1050IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
70.1mg
(78%)
Calcium
347mg
(35%)
Iron
7.1mg
(39%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 499
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/6 of the recipe | |
| Calories | 499kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 883mg | 37% |
| Potassium | 1344mg | 29% |
| Fiber | 9g | 36% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 1050IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 70.1mg | 78% |
| Calcium | 347mg | 35% |
| Iron | 7.1mg | 39% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.