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Cornbread and Chicken Casserole

If you like, you can substitute turkey, beef, or even tuna for the chicken.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 3 cups cornbread, crumbled finely
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly-ground black pepper
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • ½ large onion, finely diced
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • ⅔ cup dried breadcrumbs
  • ¼ cup unsalted melted butter

Instructions

  1. 1
    In a large straight-sided stainless steel sauté pan set over medium-high heat, melt butter with olive oil. Add onion and cook until onion is translucent.
  2. 2
    Add garlic and sauté until golden. Remove and set aside until cool.
  3. 3
    Combine chicken with onion mixture along with the salt, pepper, and 1 cup cheese. Set aside.
  4. 4
    Place enough cornbread in the bottom of a parchment-lined high-sided roasting pan to lightly coat the bottom. Place a layer of chicken mixture on top and repeat until all has been used up.
  5. 5
    Combine remaining ingredients and sprinkle over top layer. Cover with foil and place in the center of a 375°F oven 20 minutes.
  6. 6
    Remove foil and bake for 15 more minutes or until browned and bubbly on top. Serve warm.
Category
Entree/Main
Method
Baking