BBQ Chicken Cornbread Casserole (Printer-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ For the 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
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2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded
→ For the Cornbread Topping
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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
# Let's Cook!:
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray 9x9 baking dish with cooking spray.
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Cook ground chicken, onion, and bell pepper in large skillet over medium heat for 5-6 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
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Add barbecue sauce and tomato sauce to skillet. Bring to boil, then reduce to simmer for 5 minutes.
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In large bowl, whisk together cornmeal, milk, flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, egg, and melted butter.
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Layer chicken mixture in baking dish, then shredded cheese, and top with cornbread mixture.
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Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
# Cook's Notes:
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Great for using leftover chicken
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Can substitute ground turkey or beef
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Use your favorite BBQ sauce for custom flavor