Description
A creamy and flavorful casserole featuring chicken and street corn, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cups corn kernels, fresh, frozen, or canned and drained
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Season the chicken: Toss chicken with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Cook the chicken: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
- Make the creamy mixture: In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, garlic, and lime juice. Stir until smooth.
- Add the corn: Fold in the corn, ½ cup Monterey Jack, ¼ cup cheddar, and half of the cilantro.
- Combine: Add the cooked chicken and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Bake: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheeses over the top. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until hot, bubbly, and golden around the edges.
- Finish: Sprinkle with the remaining cilantro and a little extra chili powder. Serve warm with lime wedges.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add more chili powder or diced jalapeños.
- This casserole can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg