Description
A creamy and cheesy casserole that combines the flavors of street corn with tender chicken, perfect for a family dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken
- 1 can (15 oz) corn, drained
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella (or Monterey Jack)
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija or feta cheese
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp chopped cilantro (plus more for garnish)
- Juice of 1/2 lime
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a large bowl, combine chicken, corn, sour cream, mayo, 1 cup shredded cheese, cotija, seasonings, lime juice, and cilantro. Mix until evenly combined.
- Transfer mixture to a greased 9×9 baking dish or oven-safe skillet.
- Top with the remaining shredded cheese.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown on top.
- Garnish with extra cilantro and serve warm.
Notes
For added flavor, consider grilling the corn before adding it to the casserole. You can use rotisserie chicken for quick preparation.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: casserole, chicken, street corn, Mexican, comfort food