Description

This creamy and cheesy Street Corn Chicken Casserole combines tender shredded chicken with roasted corn, green chiles, and a tangy cotija topping. It’s a comforting one-pan dinner with bold Southwestern flavors that’s perfect for busy nights or potlucks.

Ingredients

Scale

For the Casserole

3 cups cooked shredded chicken
2 cups frozen or canned corn (drained if canned)
1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes with green chiles
1/2 cup sour cream
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/4 cup chopped cilantro (optional)

For the Topping

1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime juice
Extra chopped cilantro and chili powder (for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat the oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
Combine the filling
In a large bowl, mix together shredded chicken, corn, diced tomatoes with green chiles, sour cream, cream cheese, cheddar, Monterey Jack, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, and season with salt and pepper. Stir until fully combined.
Fill the baking dish
Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared casserole dish, smoothing out the top.
Bake the casserole
Bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until hot and bubbling around the edges.
Make the street corn topping
In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, lime juice, and cotija cheese.
Finish and garnish
Once the casserole is baked, spoon the cotija-lime mixture over the top. Garnish with extra cilantro and a dusting of chili powder before serving.

Notes

To make this casserole spicier, add chopped jalapeños or a few dashes of hot sauce. For a lower-carb version, swap the corn for cauliflower rice. Let the cream cheese soften before mixing to ensure a smooth, creamy texture.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dinner, Casserole
Method: Baked
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired, Southwestern

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 portion
Calories: 420
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 580mg
Fat: 28g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 85mg

Keywords: Street Corn Chicken Casserole, Mexican Chicken Bake, Cheesy Chicken Casserole, Corn Chicken Casserole, Easy Dinner, Rotisserie Chicken Recipes