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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 315 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • cup cornmeal
  • tablespoons sugar
  • teaspoon salt
  • ¾ tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 small egg
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • ¼ cup buttermilk
  • ¾ cup creamed corn
  • 3.4 ounces diced green chiles about half a standard can
  • cups cooked shredded chicken (white or dark meat)
  • ¾ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • ¾ cup shredded Tex-Mex cheddar cheese
  • 7.5 ounces enchilada sauce

For topping:

  • cilantro
  • avocado
  • green onions
  • pomegranate seeds
  • sour cream

Instructions
 

  • Get your oven going first - crank it to 400°F so it's ready when the batter is.
  • In a bowl, combine the cornmeal, sugar, salt, and baking powder with a whisk. Once blended, work in the egg, melted butter, and buttermilk until the batter looks smooth. Fold in the creamed corn and diced chiles last, then spread everything into a smaller skillet or an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  • Slide it into the oven and let it bake for roughly 18 to 22 minutes. Check for doneness by pressing a toothpick into the middle — a clean toothpick means the cornbread base is ready.
  • Take the cornbread out and, using a fork or the back of a spoon, poke a series of holes across the surface so the sauce can soak in later.
  • Combine the shredded chicken with half the enchilada sauce in a separate bowl. Drizzle the remaining sauce directly over the cornbread base, then layer the chicken mixture on top, followed by both cheeses.
  • Return the dish to the oven for about 12 to 15 minutes, watching for the cheese to fully melt and pick up some golden-brown color.
  • Give it a short rest of 5 minutes once out of the oven, then finish with your choice of toppings — cilantro, avocado, green onions, pomegranate seeds, or sour cream — right before you serve it.

Notes

  • Use an 8x8-inch dish or a small oven-safe skillet for the right cornbread thickness — a larger pan will make the base too thin.
  • Toothpick-test the cornbread layer before adding sauce; underbaking here leads to a soggy final casserole.
  • Splitting the enchilada sauce between the chicken and the cornbread base gives more even flavor than pouring it all in one place.
  • Two cheeses (Monterey Jack + Tex-Mex cheddar) give the best mix of smooth melt and golden browning.
  • Let the casserole rest 5 minutes after the final bake so slices hold together when cut.
  • This dish freezes well unbaked — assemble, wrap tightly, and bake from frozen with extra time added.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 1292mg | Potassium: 220mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 794IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 314mg | Iron: 1mg
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