Chipotle Cornbread Bowls
A cozy and flavorful dish combining cornbread and spicy chipotle chicken, perfect for busy evenings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free (optional)
Ingredients
- Cornbread Mix
- Chicken Breasts
- Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
- Chicken Broth
- Cilantro (for garnish)
- Cheddar Cheese
Instructions
- Preheat your oven according to the instructions on your cornbread mix box.
- Pour the batter into a greased baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes.
- Heat a splash of olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Season your chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and chipotle sauce.
- Sear the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest.
- Add chicken broth to the skillet and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Shred the chicken and toss it with the sauce in the skillet.
- Cut the cornbread into bowls and fill with chipotle chicken.
- Top with shredded cheddar and fresh cilantro.
Notes
For a vegetarian option, substitute chicken with black beans or grilled veggies. You can also add jalapeños for extra heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: corbread, chipotle, chicken, comfort food, easy dinner