The Weary Chef

Delicious recipes made easy for busy cooks!

  • Recipes
    • Healthy Meals
    • Recipe Roundups
    • Dinner
    • Desserts
    • Mexican Food
    • Appetizers and Snacks
    • Red Meat
    • Pasta and Noodles
    • Sandwiches and Pizza
  • Weekly Dinner Menus
  • About
    • Meet the Team
    • About Rosie
    • Disclosures
  • Contact
You are here: Home / Recipes / Dinner / Cornbread Casserole with Chicken (or not!)

Casseroles Dinner Poultry Side Dishes

Cornbread Casserole with Chicken (or not!)

This moist, hearty cornbread casserole can be made with chicken for a main dish or without for a delicious side dish!

Cornbread Casserole with Chicken (or not!)

Cornbread Casserole with Chicken (or not!)
Cornbread Casserole with Chicken (or not!)

I happen to be a big fan of corn casserole. It’s a lot like cornbread, which I love, but there is even more corn in it, so that’s clearly a win. This week, I wondered if I could turn cornbread casserole into a main dish because this would (1) save time, and (2) allow me to eat a bigger portion! I decided that adding chicken would be enough to make it into an entree, so I set out to do just that. I considered stirring in more ingredients to fancy it up a bit more like diced jalapeños, green onions, or a more nutritious vegetable than corn. Then I remembered my sweet, wonderful, angelic children, the precious children who don’t eat most foods. I decided if I wanted to stand a chance of getting them to eat this dish, I had best keep it simple. This easy cornbread casserole is moist, hearty, and delicious. To be honest, the chicken didn’t add a whole lot except protein. I certainly didn’t mind it being in there, but this casserole would be just as great as a traditional corn casserole side dish. The recipe is a winner, but the chicken is very optional!

Print
clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
Cornbread Casserole with Chicken (or not!)

Cornbread Casserole with Chicken (or not!)

Print Recipe
Pin Recipe

Add chicken to this easy cornbread casserole to make it a main dish, or leave it out for a tasty side dish!

  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4-5 1x

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • 3/4 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts diced
  • 1/2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 c. sour cream or plain yogurt reduced fat is fine
  • 14 oz. can creamed corn
  • 11 oz. can Mexicorn drained
  • 8.5 oz. box cornbread mix
  • 1/2 c. shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray a square baking dish with cooking spray, and set aside.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Add diced chicken, sprinkle with chili powder and salt, and sauté until cooked through.
  3. Meanwhile, whisk together egg and yogurt in a medium bowl. Stir in creamed corn, Mexicorn, cornbread mix, and cheese until just combined. Stir in cooked chicken.
  4. Spread cornbread mixture into prepared baking dish, and bake in preheated oven for 35-45 minutes, until center is set.

Notes

If you would like a cheesier casserole, sprinkle another 1/2 c. cheese over the top for the last 10 minutes of baking.

  • Author: Andi
  • Prep Time: 10
  • Cook Time: 40

Did you make this recipe?

Share a photo and tag us — we can’t wait to see what you’ve made!


16 Comments

« 9 Green Drink Recipes for St. Patrick’s Day and Spring!
Easy Weekly Dinner Menu #60 – Simple Southern Dinners »

Comments

  1. Glenda says

    April 4, 2015 at 6:35 pm

    I was wondering what size of pan to use? You mention a square dish—-so do you mean an 8 X 8? If you double the recipe could you use a 9 X 13? Thanks for the info!!!

    Reply
    • Andi says

      April 4, 2015 at 6:36 pm

      Hi, Glenda! Yes, I used an 8×8 dish, but doubling it in a 9 x 13 would be perfect. Thanks!

      Reply
  2. Cari says

    January 31, 2015 at 1:34 pm

    I plan to make this for my church banquet and was wonder how many servings does this recipe make?

    Reply
    • Andi says

      February 4, 2015 at 7:43 am

      Hi, Cari! I’m so sorry I missed this question earlier, and I hope I’m not too late. I would double or triple the recipe to take to a potluck. It makes about four dinner-sized servings. Thank you!

      Reply
  3. Kelly says

    March 18, 2014 at 1:17 am

    This casserole looks great Andi! I love the idea of adding chicken to make this into a complete meal – sounds delicious – pinning:)

    Reply
    • Andi says

      March 19, 2014 at 10:34 pm

      Thanks, Kelly!

      Reply
  4. Gretchen @ Two Healthy Kitchens says

    March 17, 2014 at 6:21 am

    My mom had a wonderful recipe for corn casserole! It’s one of my favorites – and usually makes an appearance at a holiday or two! We all love it! It’s quite different from yours – so I’m looking forward to trying this one!
    I wish I had come up with the idea of adding the chicken! Mmm … and I think some peppers and onions would be fantastic! YUM!!! :)

    Reply
    • Andi says

      March 17, 2014 at 9:43 pm

      What is your mom’s like? It is probably fancier and doesn’t use cornbread mix, but you can’t beat shortcuts like that for a quick weeknight dinner sometimes! Peppers and onions would be really good. There’s a lot that could be added to this basic version, but I wanted to make it as kid friendly as possible :)

      Reply
  5. Cate @ Chez CateyLou says

    March 16, 2014 at 4:31 pm

    This looks delicious! I loooove corn casserole around Thanksgiving – I don’t know why I forget about it the rest of the year! I need to try this recipe – the chicken makes this a perfect dinner!

    Reply
    • Andi says

      March 16, 2014 at 9:53 pm

      Thanks so much, Cate! I’m the same way with forgetting about corn casserole. I hope you like it with the chicken addition. Thanks so much for stopping by :)

      Reply
  6. Zainab @ Blahik Baker says

    March 15, 2014 at 12:44 pm

    What a great idea!! Adding chicken definitely makes this a wonderful dinner. Love it! Pinned :)

    Reply
    • Andi says

      March 16, 2014 at 9:43 pm

      Thank you, Zainab! I’m so glad you like it!

      Reply
  7. Liz says

    March 15, 2014 at 10:30 am

    Thanks Andi. All your recipes are so nice. Have a Happy Weekend!

    Reply
    • Andi says

      March 16, 2014 at 9:18 pm

      Your comments always brighten my day, Liz. Thank you!

      Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe rating ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆ ★☆

Subscribe to get the latest recipes!

Latest posts

  • Easy Mojito With Dark Rum Recipe
  • 12 Great Grilling Recipes for Hosting Your Own Backyard Grillathon!
  • Tender Cube Steak and Gravy Recipe
  • 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Brown Sugar Ribs
  • Chinese Rice Noodle Soup with Shrimp

Copyright © 2023 · Divine theme by Restored 316

Copyright © 2023 · Weary Chef
Recipes | Kitchen Guide
Write for Us | Disclosure & Privacy Policy | Contact