CHICKEN & CORNBREAD CASSEROLE

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From Southern Living. This is a great way to use leftover chicken or turkey. I had this at a friend's house and it was a big hit!

Provided by HannahSve

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 cups packed crumbled cornbread
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
3 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 1/4 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon dry crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Sauté celery and onion in hot oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat 7 minutes or until vegetables are tender; set aside.
  • Combine cornbread and poultry seasoning in a large bowl.
  • Layer half of cornbread mixture on bottom of a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish.
  • Combine onion mixture, chicken, and next 6 ingredients in a bowl. Spoon mixture evenly over top of cornbread mixture in dish.
  • Top evenly with remaining half of cornbread mixture, and drizzle with butter.
  • Bake, covered, at 350° for 30 minutes or until bubbly.
  • Remove from oven, and top with cheese.
  • Bake, uncovered, 10 more minutes or until cheese is golden.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 376.6, Fat 27, SaturatedFat 13.6, Cholesterol 143.3, Sodium 360.5, Carbohydrate 4.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1, Protein 28.7

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