BBQ Chicken Cornbread Casserole
A comforting casserole featuring ground chicken, barbecue sauce, and cornbread topping.
Equipment
- 9x9 baking dish For baking the casserole.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken
- 0.5 cup yellow onion, chopped
- 1 cup barbecue sauce
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup yellow cornmeal
- 0.5 cup whole milk
- 0.5 cup flour
- 0.33 cup sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9x9 baking dish with cooking spray. This ensures your casserole doesn’t stick!
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground chicken, chopped onion, and green bell pepper for about 5-6 minutes until the chicken is cooked through. Stir occasionally to ensure even cooking and to prevent sticking.
- Add the barbecue sauce and tomato sauce to the skillet. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes. This step helps to blend the flavors beautifully.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the cornmeal, milk, flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, egg, and melted butter until smooth. This will be your cornbread layer.
- Layer the cooked chicken mixture in the prepared baking dish, followed by the shredded cheddar cheese, and then spread the cornbread mixture on top evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown. Keep an eye on it, as oven times may vary.
- Allow the casserole to rest for 5 minutes before serving. This helps it set up a bit for easier slicing.
Notes
For a spicier kick, consider adding some chopped jalapeños to the chicken mixture before baking.