French Onion Chicken Cornbread Casserole Recipe – an easy weeknight meal the whole family will enjoy! Chicken, cream of chicken, french onion dip, milk, onion, garlic, cheddar cheese, french fried onions, Jiffy mix, egg, creamed corn, and butter. Comfort food at its best!
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Easy Chicken Cornbread Casserole
Looking for an easy weeknight meal that the whole family will enjoy? Look no further than this French Onion Chicken Cornbread Casserole. Chicken, cream of chicken soup, french onion dip, french fried onions, and milk, and ooey-gooey cheese. The cornbread topping bakes up golden and fluffy, with just the right amount of sweetness to balance the savory filling. Every forkful brings a delightful crunch from the French fried onions, along with the melty cheddar cheese that ties it all together. It’s the kind of dish that fills your kitchen with an inviting aroma and leaves you reaching for seconds.
How to Make Chicken Cornbread Casserole
This casserole is effortless to make with only a few pantry ingredients. In a large bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, french onion dip, onion powder, garlic powder, milk, salt, and black pepper. Add cooked chopped chicken and shredded cheddar cheese to the bowl. Stir well. Pour chicken mixture into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Top with french fried onions.
In the same bowl, combine Jiffy cornbread muffin mix, creamed corn, an egg, and melted butter. Spread cornbread batter over the chicken layer. Bake in a preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cornbread topping comes out clean. Garnish with dried parsley.
Helpful Tips & Frequently Asked Questions
- You can use any cooked chicken that you have on hand. Rotisserie chicken, chicken breasts, chicken thighs, chicken tenderloins, or canned chicken will all work fine.
- It is important to use a container of refrigerated sour cream dip in this recipe. Look for Great Value, Dean’s, or Heluva Good Dip.
- If you can’t find the sour cream dip, you can substitute sour cream and some onion soup mix.
- You can use any flavor of condensed cream of soup in this recipe.
- I suggest using Unsalted Cream of Chicken Soup in this dish to control the sodium.
- Can I make French Onion Chicken Cornbread Casserole in advance? Yes. Prepare the filling and spread into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and store it in the fridge for up to three days. When ready to bake, add the cornbread topping and bake as directed.
- Can I freeze Cornbread Casserole? Yes! Bake the casserole and cool to room temperature. Cove the casserole dish with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Thaw and reheat in the microwave.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
What to Serve with Chicken Casserole
This casserole has quickly earned a spot in our dinner rotation. The whole family loves the flavors! Let’s talk about the perfect side dishes to complement this easy main dish.
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French Onion Chicken Cornbread Casserole
Yield: 6 people
French Onion Chicken Cornbread Casserole Recipe – an easy weeknight meal the whole family will enjoy! Chicken, cream of chicken, french onion dip, milk, onion, garlic, cheddar cheese, french fried onions, Jiffy mix, egg, creamed corn, and butter. Comfort food at its best!
Cornbread Topping
- 1 (8.5-oz) box Jiffy Mix cornbread
- 1 (14.75-oz) can creamed corn
- 1 large egg
- 3 Tbsp melted butter
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Preheat oven to 400ºF. Lightly spray a 9×13-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray.
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In a large bowl, mix together cooked chicken, garlic powder, onion powder, sour cream, cream of chicken soup, milk, and shredded cheese. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
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Pour the chicken mixture into the prepared baking pan. Spread fried onions over the to.
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In the same bowl, whisk together jiffy mix, creamed corn, egg, and melted butter.
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Spread cornbread batter over the chicken mixture.
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Bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes, until the cornbread is golden brown.
- You can use any cooked chicken that you have on hand. Rotisserie chicken, chicken breasts, chicken thighs, chicken tenderloins, or canned chicken will all work fine.
- It is important to use a container of refrigerated sour cream dip in this recipe. Look for Great Value, Dean’s, or Heluva Good Dip.
- If you can’t find the sour cream dip, you can substitute sour cream and some onion soup mix.
- You can use any flavor of condensed cream of soup in this recipe.
- I suggest using Unsalted Cream of Chicken Soup in this dish to control the sodium.
- Can I make French Onion Chicken Cornbread Casserole in advance? Yes. Prepare the filling and spread into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and store it in the fridge for up to three days. When ready to bake, add the cornbread topping and bake as directed.
- Can I freeze Cornbread Casserole? Yes! Bake the casserole and cool to room temperature. Cove the casserole dish with plastic wrap and aluminum foil. Store in the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Thaw and reheat in the microwave.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
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