BBQ Chicken Cornbread Casserole
BBQ Chicken Casserole is an easy dinner with shredded chicken, bbq sauce, corn, and green chiles topped with a simple boxed cornbread topping and a cheesy bbq swirl on top. This easy recipe uses simple, ready-to-use ingredients like canned items, boxed mixes, and already cooked chicken.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken
- 1½ cups BBQ sauce divided
- 1 can (15 oz) corn drained
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese divided
- 1/2 cup finely diced red onion (about 1/2 an onion)
- 1 box (8.5 oz) Jiffy cornbread mix
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400℉. Spray a 9x9-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the shredded chicken with 1 cup of the bbq sauce, corn, diced green chiles, 1/2 cup of the shredded cheddar cheese, and red onion.2 cups cooked, shredded chicken, 1½ cups BBQ sauce, 1 can (15 oz) corn, 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles, 1/2 cup finely diced red onion, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Transfer the chicken mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly.
- In a separate medium bowl, mix together the Jiffy cornbread mix, whole milk, and large egg until combined. Spread the cornbread batter over the chicken mixture in the baking dish.1 box (8.5 oz) Jiffy cornbread mix, 1/2 cup whole milk, 1 large egg
- Drizzle the remaining 1/2 cup bbq sauce over the cornbread batter and use a knife to gently swirl it into the batter.
- Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese on top of the bbq swirled cornbread batter.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the cornbread is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving it warm.
Notes
Can I Make This Casserole Ahead of Time?
Yes, you can prepare the casserole as directed and store it, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours before baking. Add a few extra minutes to the baking time if baking from cold. Or you can set the casserole out at room temperature about 30 minutes before baking it to help it come closer to room temperature.Are There Any Add-Ins?
Yes, you could add some finely diced bell peppers (any color works) into the chicken mixture. Another idea is to add a can of drained & rinsed beans; such as black beans, kidney beans, or pinto beans are all good options.What Should I Add To Make It Spicy?
Use a can of chopped jalapeños instead of the diced green chiles, or you could use both of them! Pick out a medium or hot heat level of diced green chiles, use shredded Pepper Jack cheese, add some hot sauce in with the bbq sauce (in the chicken mixture and/or the bbq swirl on top).Nutrition
Calories: 543kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 88mg | Sodium: 1244mg | Potassium: 549mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 679IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 220mg | Iron: 3mg
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