Chicken Corn Bread Bake
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4

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Ingredients
- FILLING:
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 pounds chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, cubed
- 1 onion, large, chopped
- 1 green pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped fine
- 2 cloves (to 3 cloves) garlic, chopped fine, adjust to taste
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 teaspoons chili powder, adjust to taste
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 cup sliced green olives
- (small jar) pimentos, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin, adjust to taste
- salt and pepper to taste
- TOPPING:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup cornmeal, yellow

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- 1 1/2 cups water
- 3/4 cup cheddar cheese, extra sharp, shredded
- chives and parsley snips for garnish 
 
Stick-to-your-ribs comes to mind with this terrific chicken casserole variation topped with savory
corn bread and cheese.
 
Directions
  • Preheat oven to 350º F. Grease baking pan or casserole.
  • FILLING: In a heavy
    skillet, heat oil and brown chicken cubes for 5 to 7 minutes over medium heat. Add onions, peppers
    and garlic. Cook approximately 8 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Dust mixture with
    flour and stir. Add broth and seasonings, reduce heat to low. Cook mixture until sauce thickens,
    approximately 5 minutes. Stir in olives and pimentos. Season to taste.
  • Pour mixture into
    prepared baking dish or casserole.
  • TOPPING: In a sauce pan, heat broth to boiling. In a
    separate bowl, blend water and cornmeal. Whisk cornmeal mixture into boiling broth until broth
    thickens. Spread over chicken mixture.
  • Bake uncovered for 25 minutes. Remove from oven
    and sprinkle with cheese. Return to oven and bake an additional 5 minutes.
  • Cool for 10
    to 15 minutes before serving. Garnish as desired.


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