"Looking for a jiffy casserole that can feed a crowd? Here it is! This Tex Mex Chicken Cornbread Casserole is comfort food at it's finest - classic, easy, and hearty. Sporting a cornbread topping (kind of like cornbread stuffing!) along with Tex Mex seasoning to give it a kick, this chicken casserole can be baked in a 9 x 13 pan or a large cast iron skillet. My family digs this casserole for an easy weeknight meal. #TexMex #chicken #potpie #casserole #easy #weeknightmeal #9x13 #jiffy #comfortfood #hearty..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 cups cooked chopped chicken (I used 3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts cooked until tender)
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3-4 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed slightly
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1/2 cup unsalted butter
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1 tsp. dried onion flakes
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1 tsp. chipotle sauce or minced chipotles
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1/3 cup all-purpose flour
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2 cups milk
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1-2 cups chicken broth
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kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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2 boxes Jiffy corn muffin mix, 8.5 oz. each
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1 cup frozen sweet corn, thawed (may substitute drained canned corn, if preferred)
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1 Tbs. granulated sugar
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4 oz. can diced green chilies
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1-2 tsp. of your favorite Tex Mex seasoning blend
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milk, to stir into the cornbread mixture just to make it a nice, very thick consistency
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sour cream, salsa fresca, cilantro, shredded cheese, as desired for toppings/garnishments