Jalapeno Cornbread & Chicken Casserole (2024)

Jalapeno Cornbread and Chicken Casserole is an easy and healthy baked casserole recipe with Mexican inspired flavors. It is filled with chicken breasts, vegetables and made with cornbread mix for a simple dinner the whole family will enjoy!

Chicken Cornbread Casserole

With cooler temperatures arriving, sometimes you just want a hearty dinner that is easy and wholesome. ThisJalapeño Cornbread and Chicken Casseroleis a delicious comfort food, loaded with flavor but lightened up!

A mix of seasoned chicken breasts, vegetables and salsaverde is topped with a jalapeno cornbread to make an easy casserole that the whole family will enjoy. This one dish meal hits all the boxes for a healthy and tasty dinner.

Jalapeño Cornbread Casserole

Jalapeños are a fantastic addition to recipes, because not only do they add some spice, but they have wonderful flavor. If you want to eliminate some of the spice, but keep the great flavor they provide, remove the seeds and ribs from the jalapeno. This is where most of the spice is held in the vegetable.

I love spicy food, but my kids and Midwest family can only handle a small amount of spice. For this Cornbread casserole, I like to pile the jalapeños on one side so I get more, which leaves the other side with no jalapeños for those who don’t like much spice.

How to make Chicken Verde Bake

To get started, grab a 20 ounce package of boneless skinless chicken breasts. Cube them into 1 inch pieces and add to a large skillet along with a diced onion and half red bell pepper. Season the chicken and vegetables with garlic powder, salt and pepper.

Cook the meat and veggies for 4-6 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the center. Add a 16 ounce can of salsa verde to the pan and remove from the heat.

Jiffy Cornbread Mixture

While the chicken is cooking, add 1/3 cup low fat milk and one large egg to a medium bowl and whisk. Add a box of Jiffy cornbread and mix just until well combined.

You can use 2% or whole fat milk if you want a richer cornbread.

Salsa Chicken and Cornbread

Spray a 9×9 casserole dish with non-stick cooking spray. Pour the chicken and salsa verde mixture into the pan. Spread the cornbread mixture over the chicken.

Thinly slice a jalapeño into 1/8 inch thick rings and arrange them over the cornbread mixture. Bake the casserole uncovered at 350F for 25-30 minutes, or until the cornbread is set.

Garnishes for Chicken Verde Casserole

Serve the small casserole with a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt. Top with some fresh cilantro or parsley if you have some on hand. Enjoy the soft cornbread paired with the savory chicken and vegetables for an amazing one dish meal.

Can I Double the Casserole?

This Chicken Cornbread Casserole serves 4 people. If you are wanting to serve a larger family, you can certainly double the casserole recipe.

Simply double all of the ingredients and bake in a 9×13 pan. You may have to add about 5 minutes to the baking time to cook the cornbread through.

More Hearty and Healthy Dinner Recipes

If you are looking for more hearty dinner recipes for this cool weather, be sure to check out some of our favorites below!

• Light Chipotle Chicken & Rice Stuffed Peppers – This wholesome dinner is a twist on stuffed peppers. Ground chicken and brown rice are stuffed in bell peppers with salsa, cheese and crunchy tortillas for a delicious meal.
• Turkey Noodle Casserole – This healthy recipe uses a mix of spaghetti and zucchini noodles. You get the great bite of pasta with the nutrition of vegetables, all packed into one casserole with classic lasagna flavors.
• Tuna Rice Muffins – These bite sized tuna rice casseroles topped with lemon butter are a family favorite dinner.