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Cornbread and Chicken Thigh Casserole
Cornbread and Chicken Thigh Casserole
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Prep Time:
30 minutes
Cook Time:
30 minutes
Total Time:
65 minutes
Cheesy cornbread-topped casserole with tender chicken thighs and fresh veggies. Rustic yet comforting dish for the whole family.
Ingredients:
  • cooking spray
  • 1 (8.5 ounce) package cornbread mix
  • 2 stalks green onions, sliced, white parts and tops separated
  • 0.5 cup water, or as needed
  • 1 ounce shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil
  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken thighs, diced
  • 1 (8 ounce) package carrots, sliced
  • 0.5 (8 ounce) package fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 medium jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
  • 0.25 cup water
Instructions:
  • Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and grease a 1 1/2- to 2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray.
  • Reserve 2 tablespoons of cornbread mix and the white parts of the green onions for the filling.
  • Make the cornbread topping by mixing the rest of the cornbread mix with 1/2 cup water, Cheddar-Jack cheese, and chopped green onions in a bowl. Stir well. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until you get a thick, spreadable batter. Set it aside.
  • To make the filling, heat olive oil in a large nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken, carrots, mushrooms, bell pepper, onion, jalapeno, white parts of green onions, Cajun seasoning, salt, and pepper until chicken is cooked through, about 7 to 8 minutes. Mix in cornbread mix and 1/4 cup water. Simmer and stir until slightly thickened, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Spread the chicken and vegetable filling evenly in the casserole dish and cover it with cornbread batter using a spatula to make it smooth, it's okay if the layer is thin.
  • Place in the heated oven until golden and bubbling for 20-25 minutes. Rest for 5 minutes before indulging.

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