Chicken Cornbread Casserole

This chicken cornbread casserole is full of flavor. It has a creamy, cheesy chicken filling sandwiched between sweet, moist, and fluffy cornbread. Every bite is better than the last, and this chicken cornbread casserole is so simple to make!

The Best Chicken Cornbread Casserole

This chicken cornbread casserole recipe combines simple ingredients and turns them into a warm, comforting, and delicious casserole dish. It's guaranteed to be a family favorite!

The cornbread turns out perfectly moist and crumbly with a balance of flavors from the sweet corn and feta cheese. Layered in between the cornbread is juicy chicken tossed in a creamy, cheesy, tangy sauce.

The combination of flavors and textures is irresistible. Honestly, I think this might be one of the best cornbread casserole recipes you'll ever make!

This cornbread chicken casserole is perfect for a big family dinner, and it makes a great hearty side dish if you're looking to feed a crowd. It can be served alone or alongside some baked beans with ground beef and a house salad for a more complete meal.

Why This Recipe Works

It's easy to make. All you have to do is make the cornbread mix and creamy chicken mixture, then layer everything in a casserole dish and let it bake in the oven. It'll take less than 10 minutes to prepare and is totally foolproof!

A winning combination. The sweet cornbread and cheesy chicken filling is a match made in heaven!

Crowd favorite. Everyone who tries this cornbread chicken casserole absolutely loves it. I'm constantly getting compliments when I serve it to guests, so I know it'll be a hit when you serve it too!

Ingredients

This chicken cornbread casserole recipe is made with quite a few ingredients, but they're all really basic.

Check out everything you'll need to make cornbread casserole with chicken:

• 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
• 1 can cream of chicken soup 
• ¾ cup milk 
• ¼ cup Greek yogurt
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 
• 5 tbsps. cornmeal
• 1 cup flour
• 1 can sweet corn
• ¼ cup feta cheese
• 2 eggs
• 4 tbsp. sunflower oil
• ⅓ cup milk

If you're looking for more easy cornbread casserole recipes, definitely check out this Mexican cornbread casserole or this cowboy cornbread casserole. They're two of my favorite casseroles made with cornbread, but they're made with Jiffy cornbread mix instead of being made from scratch. 

How To Make Chicken Cornbread Casserole

1. Prep work: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a 9x13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray and set it aside.

2. Make the cornbread mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, oil, milk, feta cheese, sweet corn, flour, and cornmeal. You can use a whisk or a standing mixer if you want a smoother batter. Either way, mix until everything is well combined.

3. Make the chicken filling: In a second bowl, whisk the cooked chicken, cream of chicken soup, Greek yogurt, and shredded cheddar cheese.

4. Assemble the casserole: Spread half of the cornbread mixture into the bottom of your prepared baking dish. Then pour the chicken mixture on top of the cornbread layer. Top the chicken with the remaining cornbread batter.

5. Bake and serve: Bake the casserole for 40-45 minutes until it's golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cover the casserole with foil if you notice it's browning too quickly. Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes, then slice and serve. Enjoy!

Tips To Make The Best Recipe

• Use leftover rotisserie chicken breast to add more flavor to the casserole.
• Swap sweet corn for cream style corn (creamed corn) for a sweeter, more creamy-textured cornbread.
• Make Mexican chicken cornbread casserole. Add 1 tablespoon of taco seasoning to the chicken mixture and use a shredded Mexican cheese blend or pepper jack cheese.
• Substitute cream of chicken soup for sour cream or cream of mushroom soup to switch up the flavor.
• Instead of flour and cornmeal, use Jiffy corn bread mix for a more convenient casserole.
• Season the chicken with poultry seasoning or a little onion powder and garlic powder to infuse more flavor into the casserole.
• Garnish the finished casserole with chopped green onions or parsley for a pop of color and serve with sour cream.

How To Store Chicken Cornbread Casserole

In the fridge: Store the leftover cornbread chicken casserole in an airtight container or in the baking dish with a lid in the fridge for up to 4 days.

In the freezer: Allow the leftover casserole to cool completely, then transfer it to a freezer-safe airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.

Reheating: Warm the casserole in a baking dish in the oven at 350°F for about 10 minutes or until it reaches your desired temperature. Let the frozen casserole thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating, or add some more reheating time.

More Chicken Recipes

• Parmesan crusted chicken with mayo
• Old fashioned chicken and noodles
• Cream cheese stuffed chicken
• King Ranch chicken casserole
• Chicken and biscuit casserole
• Rotisserie chicken tacos
• Shoyu chicken