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Street Corn Chicken Casserole

A creamy and flavorful street corn chicken casserole loaded with shredded chicken, sweet corn, melty cheese, and crunchy tortilla chips for an easy family dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 540
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken
  • 2 cups frozen corn thawed
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies drained
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup crushed tortilla chips

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shredded chicken, corn, sour cream, mayonnaise, diced tomatoes with green chilies, chili powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  4. Stir until all ingredients are evenly combined.
  5. Fold in 1 cup of the shredded Mexican blend cheese and the lime juice.
  6. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  7. Sprinkle the remaining shredded cheese over the top.
  8. Add the crumbled cotija cheese evenly across the casserole.
  9. Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
  10. Remove the casserole from the oven and top with crushed tortilla chips.
  11. Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes until the chips are lightly toasted.
  12. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Notes

Rotisserie chicken works well for quick preparation. Fresh, canned, or frozen corn can be used. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven for best texture. Cotija cheese can be replaced with feta cheese if needed. Add jalapeños for extra heat or avocado slices for serving.