Chicken Chile Corn Cakes with Buttery Maple Gravy is my deliciously fun, think-outside-the-box, take on chicken and waffles. It's a hearty meal that has a little sweet, a little heat, and a whole lot of deliciousness!
What I love about this dinner (almost as much as I love the flavor), is how easy it goes together using store-bought rotisserie chicken, and boxed cornbread mix.
When time is tight, reach for this super flavorful corn cakes with chicken and gravy recipe, and then don't tell them how easy it was! That can be our little secret.
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- The ingredient list for making chicken chile corn cakes:
- Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
- How this recipe came to be:
- Why this recipe works:
- Does rotisserie chicken work for this recipe?
- How long does this recipe take from start to finish?
- Can leftover chicken be used for this recipe?
- Can leftover turkey be used in place of the chicken?
- The step-by-step photo instructions for making chicken Chile corn cakes with buttery maple gravy:
- Can the fire-roasted chiles be omitted from this recipe?
- Additional easy dinner recipes using rotisserie chicken:
- Printable Recipe Card
- Please comment if you've made this recipe.
This recipe was originally shared in 2017. This post has been updated with additional information, including a recipe card complete with nutritional information, but the recipe itself has remained unchanged.
The ingredient list for making chicken chile corn cakes:
*Please note that the exact measurements along with a "shop the recipe" feature from Instacart and Walmart is available inside the printable recipe card.
- rotisserie chicken
- cornbread mix
- fire-roasted chiles
- butter
- milk
- chicken stock
- maple syrup
- all-purpose flour
- eggs
Kitchen tools and equipment needed:
- saucepan or skillet
- large bowl
- whisk
- indoor or outdoor griddle
- measuring cups and spoons
- wooden spoon or spatula
How this recipe came to be:
This Chicken and Chile Corn Cakes with Buttery Maple Gravy is a relatively easy dinner recipe I concocted one night when I'd had a taste for chicken and waffles but wanted to mix things up a little.
Since I already had a rotisserie chicken in the fridge, I shopped around my pantry for items I thought would make a tasty, yet creatively unusual, dinner idea.
Once you try this quick and easy chicken and gravy with corncakes recipe, I'm sure you'll agree!
Why this recipe works:
If you're a fan of chicken and waffles, but want to take it to the next level, and in under 30 minutes, then this recipe is for you!
This is a sweet and savory meal that's a little sweet, with a little heat.
If you want to serve something unusually delicious, yet something that will leave them craving more, than this chicken chile corncakes recipe is one you need in your repertoire.
Does rotisserie chicken work for this recipe?
Oh, heck yeah!
How long does this recipe take from start to finish?
Approximately 30 minutes, give or take a few.
Making chicken chile corn cakes is basically as easy as making pancakes in the morning, but with only a few other simple steps needed to make the buttery maple gravy...
And let me tell you, the butter maple gravy is EVERYTHING!
Can leftover chicken be used for this recipe?
Of course.
As long as you have approximately 4 cups of shredded chicken, you're good to go.
Can leftover turkey be used in place of the chicken?
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Yes, that will work wonderfully well!
And, should you have any leftover turkey gravy (say...from Thanksgiving), why not add a touch of maple syrup to that and use it for the maple syrup gravy?
Winner! Winner! Chicken (or turkey) Chile Corn Cakes for dinner! 🙂
The step-by-step photo instructions for making chicken Chile corn cakes with buttery maple gravy:
- Add 2 packages of cornbread mix into a large bowl.
- Add milk, butter, eggs, fire-roasted chiles, and maple syrup, and whisk until just combined.
- Set aside while you make the gravy.
- In a medium skillet, melt the butter and stir in flour.
- Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, and add chicken stock.
- Cook to thicken, over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- Season the gravy with salt and pepper.
- Stir in a bit of maple syrup.
- Remove the chicken from the bones of the rotisserie chicken, discarding the skin.
- Cook the corn cakes on a large, buttered griddle until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve the rotisserie chicken over the chile corncakes, and pour the buttery maple gravy over top.
- Garnish with fresh parsley (if desired) and serve hot!
Can the fire-roasted chiles be omitted from this recipe?
Sure, but I strongly urge you to keep them in the recipe.
If you're not a fan of heat, let me assure you that the fire-roasted chiles only add a sight touch of heat. Nothing crazy.
That said, if you're concerned, maybe only use half the can just to test the waters.
Additional easy dinner recipes using rotisserie chicken:
Chicken Pot Potatoes (pictured below)
What do you get when you combine a baked potato with all the comfort and goodness of a chicken pot pie, but without all the work? Chicken Pot Pie Potatoes, that’s what!
Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Portobellos (pictured below)
This original recipe for Chicken Parmesan Stuffed Portobellos is my fast and speedy riff on a traditional chicken Parmesan…with a twist!
*French Spaghetti (pictured below)
Fast Friendly French Spaghetti has a rich, slow-cooked flavor but only takes minutes to prepare thanks to store-bought rotisserie chicken.
Chicken Chile Corn Cakes with Buttery Maple Gravy (pictured below) THIS IS THE PLACE!!
Since the recipe for Chicken and Chile Corn Cakes is my riff on a traditional chicken and waffle recipe, I think you might also enjoy my take on Waffle Batter Fried Chicken Tenders (pictured below).
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Printable Recipe Card
Chicken Chile Corn Cakes with Buttery Maple Gravy
Equipment
- 3-quart sauce pan optional
- medium skillet optional
- grill pan optional
- Large Skillet optional
Ingredients
- 1 3-4 pound rotisserie chicken meat removed from the bones and skin discarded. Set the meat aside.
For the gravy:
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon salt
- pinch black pepper
To make the corn cakes:
- 2 boxes (8.5 ounces each box) corn muffin mix
- ⅔ cup milk
- 4 tablespoons, plus additional for the skillet butter melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 can (4 ounces) fire roasted Chiles
- 2 tablespoon pure maple syrup
- chopped parsley as garnish if desired
Instructions
To make the gravy:
- In a medium skillet (or 3-quart saucepan), melt the butter over medium heat. Add the flour, stirring until combined. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
- Add the chicken stock and continue stirring until thickened.
- Add the maple syrup and the salt and pepper.
- Keep warm.
To make the corn cakes:
- In a large bowl, mix together the corn muffin mix, milk, 4 tablespoons butter, eggs, chiles and maple syrup.
- Heat a large skillet to medium/high heat. Brush the skillet with melted butter and add the corn cake batter to form approximately 3" - 4" round corn cakes. being careful not to let them touch.Note - Do not overcrowd the pan. You'll most likely need to make a few batches.
- Cook the corn cakes until golden on each side (approximately 1½ - 2 minutes per side).
- Remove the cooked corn cakes to a plate and keep warm. Continue the same process with the remaining batter.
To serve:
- Add the corn cakes to a platter or to individual serving plates and top with the chicken and Chile gravy. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
Nutrition
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Gina says
Thank you for this recipe! Delicious!
Renée says
Sure thing, Gina! Enjoy!
Allison says
Fabulous recipe! The perfect way to use up some leftover chicken. Thanks for sharing.
Renée says
My pleasure! Enjoy!
Jessica | Novice Chef says
I am now totally craving those chile corn cakes!
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
The flavors in these sound incredible! I'd love to try them for dinner sometime!
Michelle Verkade { A Latte Food } says
This looks amazing! The flavors in this are right up my alley!
Melanie | Melanie Makes says
Love how you've taken some store bought items and totally transformed them!
Jen says
Love the twist on an old classic! Looks fantastic!
Dorothy Reinhold says
LOVE the corn cakes! The gravy sounds amazing!