Description

This Street Corn Chicken Casserole is a delightful blend of shredded rotisserie chicken, sweet corn, and creamy cheeses that come together for a comfort food experience. It’s simple to prepare and perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that your whole family will love!

Ingredients

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3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
2 cans (15.25 ounces each) corn kernels, drained
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
½ cup (104 g) mayonnaise
½ cup (115 g) sour cream
2 tablespoons lime juice, from about 1 lime
1 large jalapeño, seeded, finely diced
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 can (10 ounces) rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies), undrained
2 ½ cups (282.5 g) monterey jack cheese, shredded, divided
¼ cup queso fresco, or cotija cheese, crumbled
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Lime wedges, for serving

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the drained corn and cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it turns lightly golden and slightly charred. Remove from heat.
In a large bowl, mix together the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, diced jalapeño, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, kosher salt, and black pepper until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Fold in the shredded chicken, charred corn, undrained Rotel, and 1 ½ cups of shredded Monterey Jack cheese until well combined.
Spread this mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining 1 cup of Monterey Jack cheese.
Bake uncovered for 25 to 35 minutes, or until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly golden on top.
Remove from the oven, and immediately sprinkle with crumbled queso fresco (or cotija cheese) and chopped cilantro. Allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Serve with lime wedges on the side.

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Feel free to add more vegetables such as diced bell peppers or corn.
For a spicier version, leave some seeds in the jalapeño or add additional chili powder.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole
Calories: 350
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 700mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 18g
Cholesterol: 70mg