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BBQ Chicken Cornbread Casserole

This BBQ Chicken Cornbread Casserole is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken with a sweet cornbread topping. It's an easy meal that everyone will love, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Casserole, Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Layer
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce Any BBQ sauce you like will work great
For the Cornbread Topping
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded Can use different types of cheese for unique flavor

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken and BBQ sauce. Spread this mixture evenly in the bottom of a greased casserole dish.
  3. In another bowl, mix together cornmeal, flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk and the egg.
  5. Add the milk and egg mixture to the dry ingredients and stir until combined.
  6. Pour the cornbread batter over the BBQ chicken in the casserole dish.
  7. Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese on top.
Baking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the cornbread is golden brown and cooked through.
  2. Let it cool for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. To reheat, place it in the oven at 350°F until warm throughout.