Description
Street Corn Chicken Casserole is a creamy, cheesy, flavor-packed easy dinner made with tender shredded chicken, sweet corn, lime, warm spices, and a golden melted cheese topping. This simple chicken casserole is perfect for weeknight meals, comfort food cravings, family dinner ideas, potluck food ideas, and anyone looking for an easy recipe that tastes bold, cozy, and satisfying.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked shredded chicken
4 cups sweet corn, thawed if frozen and drained well
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded and divided
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded and divided
1/2 cup cotija cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup green onions, sliced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon extra cilantro, for garnish
1 lime, cut into wedges for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic powder, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, salt, and black pepper until creamy.
3. Fold in the shredded chicken, sweet corn, green onions, cilantro, cotija cheese, 1/2 cup Monterey Jack cheese, and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese.
4. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
5. Sprinkle the remaining Monterey Jack cheese and cheddar cheese over the top.
6. Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the casserole is hot, bubbly, and golden on top.
7. Let the casserole rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
8. Garnish with extra cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Use well-drained corn so the casserole stays creamy instead of watery.
For extra street corn flavor, char the corn in a skillet before mixing it into the casserole.
Let the casserole rest after baking so the creamy filling thickens slightly and serves neatly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 485
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
Keywords: street corn chicken casserole, easy dinner, chicken casserole, corn casserole, weeknight dinner, family dinner ideas, comfort food, easy recipe