CREOLE CHICKEN WITH CORNBREAD STUFFING

Creole Chicken with Cornbread Stuffing image

This recipe features a great method for a quick skillet cornbread stuffing that's loaded with colorful vegetables.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 large red onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
4 ears of corn, kernels sliced off (or 3 cups thawed frozen corn)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 tablespoon chopped pickled hot peppers
4 cups cubed cornbread, preferably stale (about 1/2-inch cubes)
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts (6 to 8 ounces each)
2 teaspoons Creole seasoning
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 450˚ F. Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the red onion, celery, corn, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in the pickled peppers and 1/2 cup water. Bring to a simmer, then stir in the cornbread to combine. Cut 1 tablespoon butter into small cubes and scatter over the top. Transfer the skillet to the oven and cook until golden brown on top, 15 to 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat a separate large ovenproof skillet over medium- high heat. Season the chicken with salt, pepper and the Creole seasoning. Add the vegetable oil to the skillet; heat until shimmering. Add the chicken and cook until well browned on the bottom, 4 to 5 minutes. Flip the chicken, then transfer the skillet to the oven and cook until the chicken is just cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes.
Return the skillet with the chicken to the stovetop over medium heat; add the remaining 1 tablespoon butter and the lemon juice. Cook, swirling the butter, until combined. Remove from the heat and remove the chicken to a cutting board.
Divide the cornbread stuffing among plates. Sprinkle with the parsley. Slice the chicken and serve with the stuffing. Spoon the pan sauce over the chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Fat 24 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Cholesterol 192 milligrams, Sodium 751 milligrams, Carbohydrate 39 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 51 grams, Sugar 13 grams