Hush Puppy Chicken Casserole

8 1/2-ounce box corn muffin mix
1 tablespoon chili powder
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
1 to 2 tablespoons olive oil
16-ounce can oven-baked beans
14 1/2-ounce can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, undrained
1 tablespoon smokey barbecue sauce
14 1/2-ounce can dilled green beans, drained
1 tablespoon maple syrup

Prepare corn muffin mix to batter stage, according to package directions. Set aside.

Sprinkle chili powder on chicken chunks; toss with fork to coat well.

Heat oil in large skillet. Saute chicken chunks over medium heat, stirring frequently until opaque; drain fat. Reduce heat. Stir in baked beans, stewed tomatoes, barbecue sauce and dilled green beans. Simmer mixture 5 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until heated through. Spoon mixture into greased 9- by 13-inch baking pan.

Spoon corn muffin batter on top of bean mixture around outside edge of baking pan. Bake in a 400-degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until topping is golden. Remove from oven and brush lightly with maple syrup as desired. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Copyright 1996, The Associated Press

Nutrition Facts
Calories	260
Total Fat	6 g
Cholesterol	55 mg
Sodium	770 mg
Carbohydrates	32 g
Protein	19 g
Fiber	4 g

Nutrition facts are per serving
unless otherwise noted