Scrumptious Street Corn Chicken Casserole
A creamy, cheesy, and flavorful casserole inspired by Mexican street corn, featuring shredded chicken, corn, spices, and a crunchy tortilla chip topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish, Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie preferred)
- 4 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (for topping)
- Extra chopped cilantro, for garnish
- Lime wedges, for garnish
- Hot sauce, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, combine shredded chicken, corn kernels, softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, half the cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the remaining cotija cheese over the top of the casserole.
- In a small bowl, combine the crushed tortilla chips and the remaining 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the casserole.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot, bubbly, and the topping is golden brown.
- Let the street corn chicken casserole rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Garnish with extra cilantro, lime wedges, and hot sauce, if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Rotisserie chicken offers the best convenience and flavor for this street corn chicken bake.
- If cotija cheese is unavailable, feta cheese is a suitable salty and crumbly substitute.
- For a spicier dish, consider adding diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce to the filling.
- Leftovers of this Mexican street corn chicken casserole reheat well in the microwave or oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
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