Shelly's Recipe

CHICKEN-AND-CORNBREAD CASSEROLE

Category: Casseroles - Chicken and Turkey

2 celery ribs, chopped
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 cups packed crumbled cornbread
1 tablespoon poultry seasoning
3 1/2 cups chopped cooked chicken
1 1/4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup sour cream
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 (4.5-ounce) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
Garnish: chopped fresh parsley

Saute celery and onion in hot oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat 7 minutes or until vegetables are tender; set aside.

Combine cornbread and poultry seasoning in a large bowl. Layer half of cornbread mixture on bottom of a lightly greased 11- x 7-inch baking dish.

Combine onion mixture, chicken, and next 6 ingredients in a bowl. Spoon mixture evenly over top of cornbread mixture in dish. Top evenly with remaining half of cornbread mixture, and drizzle with butter. Bake, covered, at 350 for 30 minutes or until bubbly. Remove from oven, and top with cheese. Bake, uncovered, 10 more minutes or until cheese is golden. Garnish, if desired. Serves 6