Description

This Street Corn Chicken Casserole combines shredded rotisserie chicken, sweet corn, and creamy cheeses, creating a delicious dish perfect for family dinners or gatherings. Easy to prepare, this casserole is sure to become a new favorite!

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 the oven to 375°F. Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat, add corn, and cook for 4 to 6 minutes until golden.
In a bowl, mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, jalapeño, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Fold in the chicken, charred corn, undrained Rotel, and 1 ½ cups Monterey Jack cheese until combined.
Spread the mixture in the baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining Monterey Jack cheese on top.
Bake uncovered for 25 to 35 minutes until hot, bubbly, and the cheese is golden.
Sprinkle with queso fresco and cilantro after removing from the oven. Let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
Serve hot with lime wedges.

Notes

For extra flavor, use fresh corn if available.
This casserole can be made ahead and stored in the fridge before baking. Just increase baking time if cooking from cold.
Feel free to adjust the spiciness by adding more or less jalapeño.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 400
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 750mg
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 13g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 26g
Cholesterol: 70mg