Okay, busy mamas… if you love BBQ chicken AND cornbread, just wait until you put them together!
This BBQ Chicken Cornbread Casserole is sweet, smoky, cheesy, and seriously one of the easiest dinners to throw together. You have saucy shredded BBQ chicken on the bottom and a cheesy honey cornbread layer baked right over the top. Then, while everything is still warm, we're finishing it with honey butter.
YES PLEASE. 🤤
This is exactly the kind of dinner I love here at Crazy Busy Mama because it doesn't require a million ingredients or hours in the kitchen. Grab a rotisserie chicken, a box of Jiffy Honey Corn Muffin Mix, and a few pantry staples, and you're halfway to dinner.
And on those busy fall nights when everyone is going in different directions? This BBQ Chicken Cornbread Casserole is a winner.
Ingredients for BBQ Chicken Cornbread Casserole
How to make BBQ Chicken Cornbread Casserole: ingredients you need!
Here's everything you'll need:
16 oz shredded chicken
1 (18 oz) bottle barbecue sauce
1 box Jiffy Honey Corn Muffin Mix
Ingredients called for on the Jiffy box
1 cup mild cheddar cheese
1 can corn, drained
Sliced jalapeños, optional
Honey butter, for topping
You could use leftover baked or grilled chicken, but rotisserie chicken is my favorite shortcut for this recipe.
BBQ Chicken Cornbread Casserole Video Tutorial
For those of you who would love a visual step-by-step tutorial here is one for you!
How to Make BBQ Chicken Cornbread Casserole
How to make BBQ Chicken Cornbread Casserole : a step-by-step guide
Step 1: Prepare Your Chicken
Preheat your oven to 400°F.
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and spread 16 ounces of shredded chicken evenly across the bottom.
Step 2: Add the BBQ Sauce
Pour the entire bottle of barbecue sauce over the shredded chicken.
Mix everything together until every piece of chicken is coated in that smoky BBQ goodness.
Spread the chicken back into an even layer.
Step 3: Make the Cornbread Topping
Prepare the Jiffy Honey Corn Muffin Mix according to the directions on the package.
Once mixed, stir in 1 cup mild cheddar cheese and 1 can of drained corn.
Now you've taken basic boxed cornbread and turned it into something extra delicious!
Step 4: Build the Casserole
Pour the cornbread batter evenly over the BBQ chicken.
Gently spread it across the casserole so the chicken is covered.
If you like a little kick, add a few sliced jalapeños over the top.
They're completely optional, so leave them off if you're feeding kiddos who don't like heat.
Step 5: Bake
Bake your BBQ Chicken Cornbread Casserole at 400°F for approximately 25 minutes, or until the cornbread topping is cooked through and beautifully golden.
Step 6: Add the Honey Butter
Don't skip this part!
As soon as the casserole comes out of the oven, spread honey butter across the warm cornbread.
It melts right into the top and gives you that irresistible sweet-and-savory flavor in every bite.
Let the casserole sit for a few minutes, then scoop all the way down to get BBQ chicken and cornbread in every serving.
BBQ Chicken Cornbread Casserole: SIDE IDEA
The Perfect Easy Fall Dinner
There's something about casseroles in the fall that just feels right.
They're warm, filling, easy to serve, and made for gathering everyone around the table.
This BBQ Chicken Cornbread Casserole is especially perfect for busy weeknights, football nights, potlucks, or an easy Sunday dinner.
Add a simple side salad or some green beans and call dinner DONE.
Because reclaiming the table doesn't mean everything has to be made from scratch.
Sometimes it means using the rotisserie chicken.
Sometimes it means opening the box of Jiffy.
And sometimes those simple shortcuts are exactly what give us enough time to actually sit down and enjoy dinner with our people.
Crazy Busy Mama Tip
Want the best BBQ Chicken Cornbread Casserole? Keep an eye on the cornbread toward the end of baking since ovens can vary. Look for a golden top and check the center for doneness before removing it from the oven. Then spread that honey butter on while the cornbread is still hot so it melts right into the topping. And if your family likes sweet heat, don't skip those jalapeños—the combination of spicy jalapeño, smoky BBQ, and sweet honey butter is incredible!
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16ozshredded cooked chickenrotisserie chicken works great!
118 oz bottle barbecue sauce
1box Jiffy Honey Corn Muffin Mix
Ingredients called for on the Jiffy box
1cupmild cheddar cheeseshredded
1can corndrained
Sliced jalapeñosoptional
Honey butterfor topping
Instructions
Preheat the oven
Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Make the BBQ chicken layer
Add the shredded chicken to the prepared baking dish.
Pour the entire bottle of barbecue sauce over the chicken and mix until evenly coated. Spread into an even layer across the bottom of the dish.
Prepare the cornbread
In a separate mixing bowl, prepare the Jiffy Honey Corn Muffin Mix according to the package directions.
Add the cheese and corn
Stir the shredded mild cheddar cheese and drained corn into the prepared cornbread batter until combined.
Assemble the casserole
Pour the cornbread mixture evenly over the BBQ chicken and gently spread it across the top.
Add a few sliced jalapeños if you'd like a little extra heat.
Bake
Bake at 400°F for approximately 25 minutes, or until the cornbread is fully cooked and golden brown.
Add the honey butter
As soon as the casserole comes out of the oven, spread honey butter generously over the warm cornbread topping.
Allow the casserole to rest for a few minutes before serving. Scoop all the way to the bottom so you get sweet cornbread and smoky BBQ chicken in every bite!
