A simple but delicious saucy BBQ chicken mixture bakes on top of cornbread batter to create this comforting BBQ Chicken Cornbread Skillet.
Last week we got our first rain of the season and just like clockwork, I started craving BBQ.
Happens every time.
It’s as if my appetite senses summer slipping away and decides I need to pack in a little more BBQ before it’s gone forever. Or, for what seems like forever to a girl who’s craving BBQ.
So I set out to create this delicious skillet of goodness to satisfy my craving in a comforting dish that was just what we needed on a rainy day.
I have a history of baking things on top of cornbread batter, as those of you who’ve tried my Chili Cornbread Bake are probably aware. This time I mixed a little frozen corn into the cornbread batter, made super easy with a box of Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix, and spread it in a skillet. Instead of topping it with chili, I opted for chopped rotisserie chicken combined with tomato sauce, BBQ sauce, red onions, and diced green chiles.
Simple but so effective at handling my craving.
The mixture is spooned right over the cornbread batter and then baked until the edges of the cornbread are golden brown.
Then it’s time for the cheese.
I used a combination of sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack but I just know pepper Jack would also be an awesome choice.
We thought this was delicious with a drizzle of Ranch dressing and a little chopped cilantro. All totally optional. You could go with sour cream and sliced avocado. Or just a good shake of hot sauce!
I baked this in my cast iron 12″ Staub braiser but you could also bake this in a 10″ skillet if you’d like. Take a look at note on the recipe card below for the details.
BBQ Chicken Cornbread Skillet
Ingredients
- 8.5 ounce package Jiffy Corn Muffin Mix
- 1 egg
- ⅓ cup milk
- ½ cup frozen corn
- 2 ½ cups chopped fully cooked chicken, (rotisserie chicken works perfectly)
- 4 ounce can diced green chiles , drained
- ½ cup diced red onion
- 8 ounce can tomato sauce
- ½ cup BBQ sauce
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or pepper Jack cheese
- ¼ cup thinly sliced green onions
- Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, Ranch Dressing, sour cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 10- or 12-inch deep skillet (see Notes section below) or sauté pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Combine the Jiffy corn muffin mix, egg, and milk in a medium mixing bowl. Stir until well combined and then add in the frozen corn, stirring until well incorporated. Transfer the cornbread batter to the prepared skillet and set aside.
- Combine the chicken, green chiles, red onion, tomato sauce, and BBQ sauce in a medium mixing bowl. Spoon the mixture evenly over the top of the cornbread batter within about ½-inch of the edge (leaving the very outer edge of the cornbread uncovered).
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 35 minutes or until the edges of the cornbread are lightly browned. Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle the cheddar and Jack evenly over the top of the BBQ chicken mixture. Return the pan to the oven for an additional 5 to 10 minutes or until the cheese is melty and glorious.
- Remove the pan from the oven, sprinkle with green onions and serve with cilantro, Ranch dressing or sour cream.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated using generic ingredients, and is an estimate not a guarantee. For more accurate results, please refer to the labels on your ingredients at home.
This recipe was awesome! I used a 12” cast iron skillet, I used an organic cornbread mix that was 12oz and mixed it according to the instructions but added 4tbsp butter in my skillet and melted it , I added more chicken and bbq sauce because it was too dry for me, I also didn’t drain the green chiles, you never drain them that’s where the flavor is, I didn’t leave a border for the cornbread I covered the entire pan, baked it for 35 mins, added cheese on top and baked for another 10 mins and it was perfect! It does not go good with ranch though but we added more bbq sauce on top and it was amazing.
For a simple, one-skillet dish, this recipe is the bee’s knees. Full of flavor and comfort, super easy to make, and so so good!!
My husband asks me for this regularly! Perfect quick dinner
*****
This receipt was so easy to make and it was delicious. (I didn’t use the green chiles). Baked meal in a
10″ glass baking dish. Served with sour cream.
This meal was gone in a heart beat. Everyone loved it and came back for seconds.
I really wanted to love this but I didn’t. The bbq and chiles were conflicting flavors. If I make it again I’ll go completely southwest and eliminate the BBQ.
This is comfort food at its finest… you can never have too many awesome chicken recipes! Thanks, Valerie!