BBQ Chicken Cornbread Dinner (Print Version)
Savory ground chicken in BBQ sauce topped with homemade golden cornbread and melted cheddar cheese - a complete meal in one dish.
# Ingredients:
→ Filling
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1 pound ground chicken
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1/2 yellow onion, chopped
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1 green bell pepper, chopped
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1 cup barbecue sauce
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15 ounces tomato sauce
→ Cornbread Topping
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2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
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1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
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1/2 cup whole milk
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1/2 cup flour
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1/3 cup sugar
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 large egg
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1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
# Steps:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
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Spray a 9x9 baking dish with cooking spray.
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Combine ground chicken, onion, and bell pepper in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook for 5-6 minutes until cooked through.
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Add barbecue sauce and tomato sauce to the skillet. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
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In a large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, milk, flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, egg, and melted butter until smooth.
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In the baking dish, layer the cooked chicken mixture, then spread the shredded cheese evenly on top. Pour the cornbread batter over the cheese.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes until the cornbread topping is golden brown.
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Let the casserole sit for 5 minutes before serving.
# Notes:
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Ensure the cornbread topping is golden brown before removing from the oven.