This Southern Chili & Corn Bread Skillet is a fun twist on an old southern classic. It’s perfect for super busy days because it’s made in under an hour! The ingredients and instructions are easy, so you’ll have a stress free dinner. I can’t wait for you to try this one!
This easy dinner recipe and so many more can be found in our Weekly Menu Planning System! You can get 4 Weeks of our weekly menu plan, including recipes like this, for FREE!
Also, you will get access to our +Plus Membership when you join, so not only will you get access to the weekly menu plan but you’ll also be able to SWAP Recipes and CUSTOMIZE your menu plan each week!
Click HERE to join MenuPlans.com for FREE for 4 weeks!
Why Make Southern Chili & Corn Bread Skillet
- Easy dinner idea
- Made in under an hour
- Skillet recipe
- Prep ahead instructions
- Cooks in 30 minutes
- Budget-friendly
- Classic recipe
Ingredients Needed:
Meat – Ground beef
Produce – Onion, minced garlic, jalapeno, green onions
Pantry – Chili seasoning, can of diced tomatoes, chicken broth, jiffy corn muffin mix, can of chili beans
Refrigerated – Eggs
Frozen – Frozen corn
Dairy – Milk, cheddar cheese, sour cream
How to Make Southern Chili & Corn Bread Skillet
Start by pre-cooking your ground beef over medium-high heat and drain any excess fat before returning to your skillet.
Next, in a large oven-safe skillet, combine your cooked ground beef, chili seasoning, red onion, minced garlic, diced tomatoes, chili beans, and chicken broth. Heat everything over high heat for 8-10 minutes.
Now, in a separate bowl, combine your jiffy corn muffin mix, eggs, and milk and stir until well mixed.
Then, stir in your corn, jalapeno, and cheddar cheese and pour over your chili mixture in the skillet.
Finally, bake at 375 degrees for 25-30 minutes until your cornbread is golden brown. Serve garnished with sour cream and green onions. Enjoy!
Prep-Ahead Instructions
In a large Ziploc bag combine the Cooked Ground Beef, Chili Seasoning, Onion, Minced Garlic, Diced Tomatoes, Chili Beans, and Chicken Broth. Seal tightly and place in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
Cooking Instructions:
Place the contents of the Ziploc Bag in a Large Skillet and heat over Medium-High Heat while you prepare the Corn Bread Mixture (Step 4 above). Pour cornbread mixture over the Chili and Bake in the oven at 375° F for 40-45 Minutes.
More Easy Dinner Ideas You’ll Love!
Slow Cooker Chicken Noodle Soup – A good chicken noodle soup is always good for the soul.
Cheesy Chicken Turnovers – Try this delicious chicken recipe on your next busy night.
Creamy Italian Chicken Pasta – An easy one pot pasta dish!
Southern Chili & Cornbread Skillet
Southern Chili & Cornbread Skillet is a fun twist on an old southern classic! Try it and tell me what you think!
Ingredients
- 2 Lbs. of Ground Beef, Cooked
- 2 Packages of Chili Seasoning
- 1/2 Red Onion, Diced
- 1 tsp. Minced Garlic
- 15.5 oz. Can of Diced Tomatoes
- 15.5 oz. Can of Chili Beans, Drained & Rinsed
- 2 Cups Chicken Broth
- 2 (8.5 oz.) Boxes of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
- 2 Eggs
- 2/3 Cup. Milk
- 1 Cup Frozen Corn
- 2 Cups Cheddar Cheese
- 1 Jalapeno, Diced
- 4 oz. Sour Cream
- 1/2 Bunch Green Onions (Optional for Garnish)
Instructions
- Pre-Cook Ground Beef over Medium-High Heat and drain excess fat before returning the meat to the skillet.
- In a large Oven-Safe skillet (14" Size) combine the Cooked Ground Beef, Chili Seasoning, Red Onion, Minced Garlic, Diced Tomatoes, and Chili Beans, and Chicken Broth.
- Heat over Medium-High Heat for 8-10 Minutes, Stirring frequently.
- In a separate bowl combine the Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix, Eggs, & Milk and stir until well mixed.
- Stir in the Corn, Jalapeno and Cheddar Cheese, and then pour over the Chili Mixture in the Skillet.
- Bake at 375° F for 25-30 Minutes until the cornbread is golden brown.
- Serve garnished with Sour Cream and Green Onions.
Notes
Prep Ahead Instructions -
In a large Ziploc bag combine the Cooked Ground Beef, Chili Seasoning, Onion, Minced Garlic, Diced Tomatoes, Chili Beans, and Chicken Broth. Seal tightly and place in the refrigerator until ready to cook.
Cooking Instructions -
Place the contents of the Ziploc Bag in a Large Skillet and heat over Medium-High Heat while you prepare the Corn Bread Mixture (Step 4 above). Pour cornbread mixture over the Chili and Bake in the oven at 375° F for 40-45 Minutes.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 988Total Fat: 59gSaturated Fat: 24gTrans Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 25gCholesterol: 290mgSodium: 2145mgCarbohydrates: 41gFiber: 6gSugar: 12gProtein: 72g
