Description
Indulge in the flavors of Mexican street corn with this delicious Street Corn Chicken Casserole. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with savory goodness, this easy-to-make dish is a perfect way to enjoy a comforting meal with a twist.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Mixture:
- 3 cups cooked chicken (shredded or chopped)
- 1 (15 oz) can corn (drained) or 1 1/2 cups frozen corn (thawed)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles (undrained)
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
- 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Juice of 1 lime
Topping:
- 1 1/2 cups shredded Monterey Jack or Mexican blend cheese
- Crushed tortilla chips (for topping, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Prepare the chicken mixture: In a large bowl, combine the cooked chicken, corn, sour cream, mayonnaise, green chiles, cotija cheese, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, cilantro, and lime juice. Mix until everything is evenly coated.
- Combine with cheese: Stir in 1 cup of the shredded cheese. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and spread into an even layer. Top with the remaining 1/2 cup of cheese.
- Bake: Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until hot and bubbly. For a crispy topping, sprinkle with crushed tortilla chips and broil for the last 2–3 minutes.
- Serve: Let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with extra cilantro and a squeeze of lime if desired.
Notes
- Great way to use up leftover chicken or rotisserie chicken.
- You can add black beans, jalapeños, or diced red bell peppers for extra texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
