Ever feel like you are wrangling cattle to get your family to sit down all together for a meal? This is the type of recipe that will draw them to the table as the aroma of it cooking permeates your kitchen. No need to rope em’ in!

One bite and they will be hooked. Tender chicken, smothered in gooey melted cheese, with just enough spice to keep it from being yet another bland casserole. Hidden underneath is a layer of spongy sweet cornbread, tempering the heat of the salsa, chilies and spices. The layering of this dish ensures that every bite is a perfect bite, containing all of the ingredients.

 

INGREDIENTS

1 (8.5 oz.) box corn bread mix

1 (10 oz.) can enchilada sauce

1 (14 oz.) can whole kernel corn

1 (4 oz.) can green chilies, drained and chopped

2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded

1 cup salsa (your preference)

1 1/2 cups Mexican 4 cheese blend

1/3 cup milk

1 egg

2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes

 

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.

In a large bowl, stir together milk, egg, butter and cornbread mix until well incorporated.

Pour into baking dish and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until just set.

Combine enchilada sauce, salsa, green chilies, corn, cumin and red pepper flakes together in a bowl.

Remove cornbread from oven, poke the top of cornbread all over with a fork, and pour enchilada salsa mixture over the top.

Spread shredded chicken on top and sprinkle cheese over everything.

Return to oven and cook for another 15-20 minutes, or until cornbread is cooked through and cheese is melted.

Remove and let cool 5-10 minutes, garnish with cilantro and serve hot.

 

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Quick Tip:  Want to know the secret to shredding chicken (or any meat) quickly and efficiently? Put it into a large mixing bowl, then use your hand/stand mixer, on low to medium-low speed, to shred it. Works so well you’ll wonder why you never thought of it. Pass it on!

Recipe and photo courtesy of 12tomatoes.com