Chicken Souiza Cornbread Casserole

Indulge in the bold flavors of this Chicken Souiza Cornbread Casserole, a crowd-pleasing fusion of zesty green enchilada sauce, tender shredded chicken, and cheesy goodness, all nestled between layers of fluffy cornbread. This easy-to-make casserole combines creamy sour cream, diced green chiles, and a duo of shredded pepper jack and cheddar cheeses for a comforting, Southwestern-inspired meal that's perfect for weeknight dinners or potlucks. With just 15 minutes of prep and a golden-bubbly finish in the oven, this casserole is as simple as it is satisfying. Garnish with fresh cilantro for a bright, herby touch, and serve it warm for a dinner everyone will love. Keywords: Chicken Souiza Cornbread Casserole, Southwestern casserole, cheesy chicken recipes, easy weeknight dinner, cornbread casserole recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 62/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 3 cups Cooked shredded chicken
• 1 cup Green enchilada sauce
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 1 cup Shredded pepper jack cheese
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 oz Canned diced green chiles
• 1 box Cornbread mix
• 0 as per package instructions Milk (as required by cornbread mix)
• 0 as per package instructions Egg (as required by cornbread mix)
• 1 tbsp Butter (optional, for greasing)
• 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with butter or non-stick spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, green enchilada sauce, sour cream, shredded pepper jack cheese, and diced green chiles. Mix well to coat the chicken evenly.

Step 3

Prepare the cornbread batter according to the package instructions, using the recommended amount of milk and egg.

Step 4

Spread half of the prepared cornbread batter evenly into the bottom of the greased casserole dish.

Step 5

Layer the chicken mixture evenly on top of the cornbread layer.

Step 6

Pour the remaining cornbread batter over the chicken mixture, spreading it gently to cover as much as possible. It’s okay if a bit of the filling peeks through.

Step 7

Sprinkle the shredded cheddar cheese evenly over the top layer of cornbread batter.

Step 8

Bake the casserole in the preheated oven for 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.

Step 9

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Garnish with fresh cilantro, if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2083.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3832.2

Total Fat 175.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 99.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 1199.8mg	0%
Sodium 7119.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 244.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 11.7g	0%
Total Sugars 85.0g
Protein 320.3g	0%

Vitamin D 171.1IU	0%
Calcium 2876.6mg	0%
Iron 18.7mg	0%
Potassium 3317.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.1%

Protein: 33.4%

Carbs: 25.5%