Honey Butter Cornbread Chicken Bake
A heartwarming dish featuring tender chicken beneath a golden crown of honey butter cornbread, perfect for cozy gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Chicken (boneless, skinless breasts or thighs)
- 1 package Cornbread mix
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 1/4 cup Butter
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 Egg
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the chicken by searing in a skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side.
- Make the honey butter mixture by combining melted butter and honey in a small bowl.
- Assemble the dish by placing seared chicken in a casserole dish and drizzling half of the honey butter over it.
- Prepare the cornbread according to package instructions and mix with remaining milk, egg, and honey butter mixture.
- Pour the cornbread batter over the chicken, ensuring even coverage.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the dish rest for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Serve with extra honey butter and a side of salad or steamed veggies. For variations, consider adding cheese, spices, or vegetables to the cornbread mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: chicken, cornbread, bake, comfort food, honey butter