Description
This Mexican Street Corn Chicken recipe captures the nostalgic flavors of Mexican street corn, combining creamy goodness with tender chicken and vibrant spices for a delightful, easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 can or 2 cups frozen Mexican street corn
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons Mexican seasoning
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or a Mexican blend)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- Cilantro, for garnish (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a casserole dish, add the chicken breasts, laying them out evenly.
- Spread the room-temperature cream cheese generously over the chicken, making sure to cover each piece.
- Top the cream cheese layer with the Mexican street corn, allowing the sweet kernels to nestle into the creamy goodness.
- Sprinkle the Mexican seasoning evenly over the corn and chicken, ensuring every bite is packed with flavor.
- Add the shredded cheese on top, followed by the chopped green onions, and cilantro if using.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adding a dash of extra love.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 30-35 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and golden.
- Serve warm and enjoy your delicious Mexican Street Corn Chicken!
Notes
For added flavor, squeeze fresh lime juice over the dish or add jalapeños for a spicy kick. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg