Description
Street Corn Chicken Casserole is a creamy, cheesy, flavor-packed dinner made with tender chicken, sweet corn, zesty lime, and bold seasonings inspired by Mexican street corn. It is easy to prep, satisfying to serve, and perfect for busy nights when you want a comforting meal with a fresh, vibrant finish.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons butter
1 small yellow onion, finely diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
3 cups corn kernels
1 can 10 ounces diced tomatoes with green chilies, drained
1 cup sour cream
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced, optional
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, then cook the diced onion for 3 to 4 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
3. In a large bowl, stir together the sour cream, cream cheese, mayonnaise, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, black pepper, and lime juice until smooth.
4. Add the cooked onion mixture, shredded chicken, corn, and drained diced tomatoes with green chilies. Mix until evenly combined.
5. Stir in 1 1/2 cups of the shredded Mexican blend cheese and half of the cotija cheese.
6. Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish and top with the remaining shredded cheese, remaining cotija, and crushed tortilla chips.
7. Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, until hot and bubbly and the cheese is melted.
8. Let the casserole rest for 5 minutes, then top with chopped cilantro and jalapeño slices before serving.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for a faster prep and easy weeknight assembly.
Thaw and drain frozen corn well so the casserole stays creamy instead of watery.
Add the crushed tortilla chips right before baking to keep the topping crisp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked Casserole
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: street corn chicken casserole, chicken casserole, corn casserole, cheesy chicken bake, easy dinner