Creamed Chicken Over Cornbread Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

Creamed chicken over cornbread is a comforting and delicious dish that combines tender chicken in a creamy sauce with a fluffy and slightly sweet cornbread. The chicken is cooked until tender and then mixed with a creamy sauce made from butter, flour, chicken broth, and cream. The cornbread is baked separately and then served with the creamy chicken on top. This dish is perfect for a cozy dinner or a potluck gathering.

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35minstotal
15minsPrep
20minsCook
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Ingredients for Creamed Chicken Over Cornbread Recipe

  • 0.17 cup Cornmeal
  • 0.17 cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1/25 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 0.17 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 0.08 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.17 cup Milk
  • 1/25 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 0.17 Egg
  • 0.33 cup Cooked Chicken, Shredded Or Diced
  • 0.33 tablespoon Butter
  • 0.33 tablespoon All Purpose Flour
  • 0.17 cup Chicken Broth
  • 0.17 cup Heavy Cream
  • As required Salt And Pepper To Taste
  • as needed Fresh Herbs For Garnish

Directions: Creamed Chicken Over Cornbread Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.Preheat the oven and prepare the cornbread batter according to the recipe.
  • STEP 2.Bake the cornbread in a greased baking dish until golden brown and cooked through.
  • STEP 3.While the cornbread is baking, cook the chicken in a skillet until it is no longer pink.
  • STEP 4.In a separate saucepan, melt butter and whisk in flour to make a roux.
  • STEP 5.Gradually whisk in chicken broth and cream until the sauce thickens.
  • STEP 6.Add the cooked chicken to the sauce and simmer for a few minutes to combine the flavors.
  • STEP 7.Once the cornbread is done, cut it into squares and serve with the creamy chicken on top.
  • STEP 8.Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired, and enjoy!

Cooking Tips

  • You can use leftover cooked chicken or rotisserie chicken for this recipe to save time.
  • Feel free to add vegetables like peas, carrots, or mushrooms to the creamy chicken for extra flavor and nutrition.
  • If the sauce is too thick, you can thin it out with a little more chicken broth or cream.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Storage and Serving

  • This dish is best served fresh, but you can store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • To reheat, place the cornbread and creamy chicken in separate microwave-safe containers and heat until warmed through.
  • Serve the creamy chicken over the cornbread squares and garnish with fresh herbs, if desired.
Nutrition
value
176
calories per serving
11 g Fat14 g Protein4 g Carbs1 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    11g
  • Protein
    14g
  • Carbs
    4g
  • Fiber
    1g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    4g
  • Protein
    14g
  • Fiber
    1g

Fats

  • Fat
    11g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    73mg
  • Iron
    1mg
  • Vitamin A
    27mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    3mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    33mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    7mg
  • Vitamin E
    < 1mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    25mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    174mg
  • Selenium
    18mcg
  • Zinc
    1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp