Street Corn Chicken Casserole
Street Corn Chicken Casserole is a comforting and flavorful dish that brings the essence of Mexican street corn right to your dinner table. This creamy casserole features tender, shredded chicken mixed with sweet corn, spices, and topped with gooey cheddar cheese. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress everyone with its vibrant flavors and delightful texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups frozen sweet corn
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 4 green onions, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (divided)
- 1 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
- 2 tbsp taco seasoning
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Cook chicken in a skillet over medium heat for about 6 minutes per side until fully cooked. Let cool slightly and shred.
- In a large bowl, mix shredded chicken, corn, red bell pepper, cream cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning, and half of the cheddar cheese.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Top with remaining cheddar cheese and green onions.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until bubbling and golden on top. Serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, sear the chicken before shredding. - Substitute turkey or quinoa for a different protein option. - Add jalapeños for heat or black beans for extra texture.