Paula Deen's Chicken Squash Cornbread Casserole

Warm, hearty, and brimming with Southern comfort, Paula Deen's Chicken Squash Cornbread Casserole is the ultimate one-dish meal for cozy family dinners. Tender shredded chicken, sautéed yellow squash, and flavorful onions are blended with crumbled cornbread, rich cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and melted cheddar cheese, creating a luscious, creamy filling. A touch of chicken broth and melted butter ensures every bite is moist and satisfying, while a golden, bubbling top adds irresistible texture. Perfectly seasoned with just the right amount of salt and black pepper, this easy-to-make casserole captures the wholesome charm of Southern home cooking. With a quick 20-minute prep time, it’s an ideal dish for feeding a crowd or enjoying comforting leftovers.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 large (boneless, skinless) Chicken breast
• 3 medium Yellow squash
• 1 medium Onion
• 3 cups Cornbread (crumbled)
• 1 can (10.5 oz) Cream of chicken soup
• 1 cup Sour cream
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 1 cup Chicken broth
• 1 tablespoon Butter (melted)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with non-stick spray or a thin layer of butter.

Step 2

Place the chicken breasts in a pot of boiling water. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until fully cooked through. Remove, shred the chicken with a fork, and set aside.

Step 3

While the chicken is cooking, slice the yellow squash and chop the onion into small pieces.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the squash and onion. Cook for 5-7 minutes until softened. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, then set aside.

Step 5

In a large mixing bowl, combine the crumbled cornbread, cooked squash and onion mixture, shredded chicken, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, shredded cheddar cheese, chicken broth, melted butter, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything well until fully combined.

Step 6

Pour the mixture into the greased casserole dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the casserole is golden and bubbling.

Step 8

Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy your comforting Southern-style meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2692.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4338.2

Total Fat 203.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 85.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12.1g
Cholesterol 764.4mg	0%
Sodium 10239.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 437.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.8g	0%
Total Sugars 120.5g
Protein 183.2g	0%

Vitamin D 97.2IU	0%
Calcium 2264.6mg	0%
Iron 22.2mg	0%
Potassium 4168.6mg	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: 42.4%

Protein: 17.0%

Carbs: 40.6%