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Creamy Street Corn Chicken Casserole

Creamy Street Corn Chicken Casserole

  • Author: AlmaHerzog
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: General

Description

This Street Corn Chicken Casserole is the ultimate one-pan meal, combining the irresistible flavors of Mexican street corn with tender chicken in a creamy, cheesy bake. A guaranteed family favorite that brings a fiesta to your dinner table!

Ingredients

Scale
  • 3 cups cooked and shredded chicken
  • 3 cups corn (fresh, frozen (thawed), or canned (drained))
  • 1 jalapeño, finely diced, seeds removed
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese (microbial-rennet), divided
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 2 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1.5 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese (microbial-rennet)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Preheat: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Mix Sauce: In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sour cream, half of the cotija cheese (1/2 cup), lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth.
  3. Combine: Add the shredded chicken, corn, diced jalapeño, and red onion to the bowl with the sauce. Stir until everything is well coated.
  4. Assemble: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer.
  5. Bake: Sprinkle the shredded Monterey Jack cheese evenly over the top. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until bubbly and the cheese is melted.
  6. Garnish: Let the casserole cool for a few minutes. Garnish with the remaining 1/2 cup of cotija cheese, a sprinkle of chili powder, and fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

For extra smoky flavor, char the corn in a skillet before mixing. A rotisserie chicken is a great time-saver. For a crispier topping, place the casserole under the broiler for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American-Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 450 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 850 mg
  • Fat: 25 g
  • Saturated Fat: 12 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 22 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 32 g
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg

Keywords: street corn chicken casserole, Tex-Mex, one-pan meal, creamy chicken bake, cheesy corn chicken

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