Now before you jump to conclusions, I am the first to admit that this might not be as easy as you would expect from a “No-brainer”, but it does have one thing going for it… it is the ultimate comfort food.
Warm and delicious, surprisingly quick to make, and with ingredients you may actually have in the fridge, here is my slightly adapted version of Southern Living’s Chicken-and-Potato Pancakes:
Ingredients:
2 cups instant pancake mix (I used Bisquick)
2 cups milk
2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 1/2 cups (6oz) shredded colby-jack cheese blend (I used one that also had cheddar in it)
1 cup shredded hash browns (let these stand at room temp for a bit, or gently defrost in the micro)
4 green onions, finely chopped (I didn’t have any at the time, so I used dried onion flakes)
2 Tbsp. melted butter
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
Toppings: gravy, sour cream or roasted red pepper spread
Directions:
1) Whisk together pancake mix and milk in a large bowl. Stir in chicken and remaining ingredients, stirring until just blended.
2) Pour about 1/4 cup batter for each cake onto a hot (350) nonstick skillet. Cook pancakes 3 minutes or until tops are covered with bubbles and edges look dry and cooked; turn and cook other side 5/6 minutes or until golden brown. Serve with any/all listed toppings. Makes about 18 cakes.
Just a side note here, my husband and I ate these long after the kids had gone to bed, so there was a bit of batter leftover. I ended up making a dozen or so mini (silver dollar size) cakes, cooled them completely, and refrigerated them to serve to the kids tonight. Those two LOVE these things! (just so long as they can’t see any green bits in the middle)
One last idea for next time: what would happen if i added corn? how about some minced red/orange peppers? yummy!
Happy eating!
Abigail @ Piece of Cake
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sounds interesting! we like potatoe pancakes, so I am thinking I will have to try these=)
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These sound pretty good. I might have to try these out
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Ooo. I am giving these a go sometimes soon. Yum
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Hey I love Chicken and waffles so this might be just as good. Thanks!
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What a great post! This is a definite try for us! Potato pancakes are a huge fav here and I can definitely do these their way, your way, my way, creative and all! Love the idea going here! These would also bve awesome for dinner on the run- (Our kids have loads of activities) Thx for sharing!
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Just made these tonight. There were a real crowd pleaser. Everyone from my 2 year old to my husband to my dog loved them!
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