5 from 12 votes
BBQ Chicken Cornbread Casserole
The BBQ Chicken Cornbread Casserole layers seasoned ground chicken cooked with onion and bell pepper in barbecue and tomato sauces, topped with shredded cheddar and a batter made from cornmeal, flour, sugar, and butter. Baking results in a savory, slightly sweet casserole with a golden cornbread crust and tender meat filling.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
590 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 1/2 yellow onion , chopped
- 1 green bell pepper , chopped
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 cups cheddar cheese , shredded
- 1/2 cup cornmeal yellow
- 1/2 cup milk whole
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 egg large
- 1/4 cup butter melted, unsalted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
- Spray a 9x9 baking dish with cooking spray.
- Combine ground chicken, onion, and bell pepper in a large skillet on medium heat and cook for 5-6 minutes until cooked through.
- Add in the barbecue sauce and tomato sauce and bring to a boil before reducing to a simmer for 5 minutes.
- In a large bowl whisk together cornmeal, milk, flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, egg and melted butter.
- In the baking dish layer chicken then the shredded cheese and top with the cornbread mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
590kcal
(30%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Cholesterol
154mg
(51%)
Sodium
1260mg
(53%)
Potassium
983mg
(21%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
32g
(64%)
Vitamin A
1173IU
(23%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
363mg
(36%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 590
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 590kcal | 30% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 154mg | 51% |
| Sodium | 1260mg | 53% |
| Potassium | 983mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 1173IU | 23% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 363mg | 36% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.