Barbecue Chicken and Cornbread

Barbecue Chicken and Cornbread

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts and thighs
1 can (15 ounces) red beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1 package (6.5 ounces) cornbread mix
Ingredients to prepare cornbread mix

Cut chicken into 3/4-inch cubes. Heat nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 5 minutes or until cooked through.

Combine chicken, beans, tomato sauce, bell pepper and barbecue sauce in 8-inch microwavable ovenproof dish.

Preheat oven to 375°F. Loosely cover chicken mixture with plastic
wrap or waxed paper. Microwave at MEDIUM-HIGH (70% power) 8 minutes or until heated through, stirring after 4 minutes.

While chicken mixture is heating, prepare cornbread mix according to package directions. Spoon batter over chicken mixture. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of cornbread layer comes out clean.

Makes 8 servings

Nutrients per Serving
Calories 324
Calories from Fat 22 %
Total Fat 8 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 51 mg
Carbohydrate 38 g
Fiber 6 g
Protein 26 g
Sodium 781 mg

Dietary exchanges
2 Starch
3 Meat

 

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