April Lunch and Learn-- Recipe of the Month!

 

Chicken Souiza Cornbread Bake

 

 

 

 

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 40 Minutes

Ready In: 50 Minutes

Servings: 12

"A lightly spiced, Mexican-inspired casserole with a cornbread bottom, and a filling of chicken, mushroom and sour cream."

Ingredients:

 

1/2 cup margarine (sub w/ chick broth)

1 onion, finely chopped

1 clove garlic, minced

1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn

1 (15 ounce) can cream-style corn

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup egg substitute

1 (8.5 ounce) package corn bread mix

2 1/3 cups chopped cooked chicken breast

2 tablespoons canned green chile

peppers, chopped

1 (4 ounce) jar chopped mushrooms,

Drained (sub with fresh mushrooms)

1 1/2 cups nonfat sour cream (sub with greek yog)

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1 (8 ounce) package Monterey Jack

cheese, shredded (sub with fat free)

Directions:

 

1.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 9x13 inch baking dish.

2.

Melt margarine in a small skillet over med-high heat. Saute onion and garlic until tender, 4 to 6 minutes; set aside. In a large bowl, combine corn, cream style corn, salt and eggs. Beat in muffin mix. Fold in cooked onion mixture. Pour into prepared baking dish.

3.

In a large bowl, combine chicken, green chiles, mushrooms, sour cream, salt and pepper. Spoon over corn mixture to within 1 inch from edge. Sprinkle top with cheese.

4.

Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until edges are golden brown.

 

 

Nutrition
Information

Servings Per Recipe: 12

Calories: 361

Amount Per Serving

  • Total Fat: 18g
  • Cholesterol: 43mg
  • Sodium: 967mg

Amount Per Serving

  • Total Carbs: 33g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.7g
  • Protein: 18.9g

 

Try these substitutions to lower the fat content, increase protein, and kick up the flavor:

  1. Use ½ cup chicken broth in place of butter.
  2. Use fat free shredded mozzarella and cheddar cheese.
  3. Use fresh mushrooms instead of canned and sauté them in the chicken broth.
  4. Use plain greek yogurt instead of sour cream.

NEW MACRONUTRIENTS:  Total Fat: 5g                 Total Carbs: 29g                               Total Protein: 21g 

***A wonderful addition to this meal is a very  chunky, hearty salsa! Instead of corn, feel free to add other veggies like broccoli and green beans!***

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