White Chili & Cornbread Bake Recipe

Name: White Chili & Cornbread Bake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 boneless pork chops or 3 chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 stalks celery, sliced; 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth; 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, drained; 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained; ¼ cup minced fresh cilantro or ⅛ cup dried cilantro; 1 tablespoon chili powder, I like more; 1 tablespoon ground cumin, I like more; 14 ground black pepper; 1 (10 ounce) package cornbread mix; 4 tablespoons shredded monterey jack cheese or 4 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

3 boneless pork chops or 3 chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, drained
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies, drained
¼ cup minced fresh cilantro or ⅛ cup dried cilantro
1 tablespoon chili powder, I like more
1 tablespoon ground cumin, I like more
14 ground black pepper
1 (10 ounce) package cornbread mix
4 tablespoons shredded monterey jack cheese or 4 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese

1
In a medium nonstick skillet, heat oil; add onion and celery, saute, stirring often, for 5 minutes.
2
Add pork or chicken and cook 3 to 4 minutes until browned.
3
Transfer mixture to a 4 quart casserole.
4
Stir in the broth, beans, chiles, cilantro, chili powder, ground cumin and pepper.
5
Bake covered, at 350* oven for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6
Prepare the corn bread mix according to package directions.
7
Remove the chili from the oven.
8
Spoon corn bread batter over the chili.
9
Return to the oven.
10
Bake 25 minutes longer or until corn bread is golden brown.
11
To serve, sprinkle with cheese.
12
Can easily be doubled.

497

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 boneless pork chops or 3 chicken breasts, cut into bite size pieces, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 2 stalks celery, sliced, and more.

Yes, White Chili & Cornbread Bake falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

White Chili & Cornbread Bake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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