Description
Packed with flavor, Street Corn Chicken Casserole brings Mexican-inspired comfort straight to your dinner table. Creamy, cheesy goodness combines grilled corn and tender chicken for a crowd-pleasing meal your family will devour.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- ⅔ cups cooked shredded chicken
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
Starches and Vegetables:
- 2 cups corn
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
Dairy and Seasonings:
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese, divided
- ½ cup cotija cheese
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F, ensuring the rack sits in the center position for even heating.
- Grab a spacious mixing bowl and combine ½ cup mayonnaise, ½ cup sour cream, and 4 oz softened cream cheese, whisking until your mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Add ⅔ cups cooked shredded chicken, 2 cups corn, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, ½ cup cotija cheese, and the entire 4 oz can of diced green chiles to your creamy base.
- Sprinkle ½ teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder into the bowl, seasoning your mixture with depth and warmth.
- Squeeze the juice of one whole lime into the mixture, then fold in ¼ cup chopped cilantro if you enjoy fresh herb notes.
- Stir all ingredients until they’re thoroughly combined and each bite promises a balanced flavor profile.
- Transfer your mixture into a 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading it evenly with the back of a wooden spoon.
- Scatter the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese across the top, creating a golden, melty blanket.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for precisely 25-30 minutes until the cheese turns bubbly and slightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole rest for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to settle and making it easier to serve.
Notes
- Fresh corn tastes better than canned, so grab some ears from the produce section when possible.
- Shred your own chicken instead of using pre-cooked rotisserie for maximum flavor and texture control.
- Cotija cheese adds authentic street corn flavor, but you can substitute queso fresco if needed.
- For a low-carb version, swap corn with cauliflower and serve over mixed greens instead of as a traditional casserole.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 to 6
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg