Name: Street Corn Chicken Casserole
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 cups shredded cooked chicken; 15 ounces corn kernels, drained; 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided; 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese, divided; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 tablespoon lime juice; Salt and black pepper to taste; 6 ounces crushed tortilla chips

Description

A delightful casserole that combines tender shredded chicken with savory corn, crispy tortilla chips, and creamy cheese for a perfect family meal.

Ingredients

Scale

3 cups shredded cooked chicken
15 ounces corn kernels, drained
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese, divided
1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese, divided
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon lime juice
Salt and black pepper to taste
6 ounces crushed tortilla chips

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Prepare the baking dish by greasing a 9×13 inch dish with nonstick spray.
Mix the shredded chicken, drained corn, softened cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, and 1 1/2 cups of shredded Monterey Jack cheese in a large bowl.
Add half of the crumbled cotija cheese and the chopped cilantro. Sprinkle in the chili powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, and lime juice. Season with salt and black pepper.
Gently stir until everything is thoroughly blended.
Transfer the mixture into the greased baking dish and spread it evenly.
Combine the crushed tortilla chips with the remaining 1/2 cup of Monterey Jack cheese in a small bowl.
Scatter the tortilla chip and cheese mixture evenly over the chicken layer in the baking dish.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
Cool for 5 to 10 minutes before serving. Add cilantro, lime wedges, or hot sauce if desired.

Notes

You can assemble this casserole a day ahead and refrigerate it before baking for enhanced flavor.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Baking
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 480
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 620mg
Fat: 30g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 25g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: casserole, chicken, corn, comfort food, Mexican