Southern Cornbread Chicken Casserole (Print Version)

A comforting dish with tender chicken, sweet corn, and a golden cornbread topping baked to perfection.

# Ingredient List:

→ Chicken Filling

01 - 300 g cooked chicken, shredded (rotisserie or poached)
02 - 150 g frozen corn kernels, thawed
03 - 240 ml canned cream of chicken soup
04 - 120 ml sour cream
05 - 75 g chopped yellow onion
06 - 75 g chopped celery
07 - 60 g shredded cheddar cheese
08 - 14 g unsalted butter
09 - 1.5 g garlic powder
10 - 1.5 g smoked paprika
11 - 3 g salt
12 - 1.25 g black pepper

→ Cornbread Topping

13 - 120 g yellow cornmeal
14 - 65 g all-purpose flour
15 - 12 g granulated sugar
16 - 14 g baking powder
17 - 3 g salt
18 - 240 ml buttermilk
19 - 1 large egg
20 - 60 ml unsalted butter, melted

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking dish.
02 - Melt 1 tablespoon (14 g) unsalted butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onions and celery and sauté until softened, about 4 minutes.
03 - In a large bowl, mix shredded cooked chicken, sautéed onions and celery, thawed corn kernels, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
04 - Spread the chicken mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
05 - In a separate bowl, whisk together yellow cornmeal, all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
06 - Whisk buttermilk, egg, and melted unsalted butter in another bowl until combined.
07 - Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir gently just until combined; do not overmix.
08 - Spoon the cornbread batter evenly over the chicken filling and spread gently to cover. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and cooked through.
09 - Allow the casserole to cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • Hearty main dish that combines savory chicken with sweet cornbread for true comfort food
  • Feeds a crowd and ideal for potlucks or weeknight meals
02 -
  • This casserole contains wheat, milk, eggs, and chicken—check all ingredients for potential allergens if needed
  • For gluten-free: use gluten-free flour and verify cornmeal and baking powder
03 -
  • Do not overmix the cornbread batter to keep the topping tender and fluffy
  • Let the casserole rest after baking for easy slicing and serving
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