Description
Creamy Street Corn Chicken Casserole brings together bold Mexican-inspired flavors that make your dinner table come alive with zesty comfort. Cheesy, spicy, and packed with grilled corn and tender chicken, this casserole delivers a mouthwatering twist on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 3 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
Main Components:
- 3 cups corn (fresh or frozen, defrosted)
- 8 oz cotija cheese, crumbled and divided
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 cup whole Greek yogurt or sour cream
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
- 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Crank your oven to a toasty 375°F and grab a can of cooking spray to prep your 9×13 baking dish.
- Whisk 1 cup Greek yogurt, ⅓ cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt until your mixture looks silky and smooth.
- Fold in 3 cups corn and 3 cups cooked chicken, then mix in ⅔ of the 8 oz crumbled cotija cheese until everything is evenly distributed.
- Transfer your creamy mixture to the sprayed baking dish, spreading it out into an even layer that promises delicious bites.
- Sprinkle the remaining cotija cheese across the top and dust with ½ teaspoon chili powder for an extra flavor kick.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and slide it into the preheated oven for 30 minutes, letting the flavors meld together.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for another 10-15 minutes until the surface turns a gorgeous golden brown and the edges start bubbling.
- After pulling the casserole from the oven, let it rest for 10 minutes so the filling can set and cool slightly.
- Just before serving, drizzle 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice over the top and scatter 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro for a bright, fresh finish.
Notes
- Swap Greek yogurt with sour cream or a dairy-free alternative to accommodate different dietary needs.
- For extra crunch, mix in crushed tortilla chips or cornbread crumbs before baking.
- Choose rotisserie chicken to save time and add more depth of flavor to the casserole.
- Boost protein by adding black beans or diced bell peppers to the mixture before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 670 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg