Description
treet Corn Chicken Casserole is a creamy, cheesy, and flavor-packed one-pan dinner inspired by Mexican street corn. Loaded with seasoned chicken, colorful peppers, and melty cheese, this easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights. Customize with your favorite toppings and serve with tortillas for a quick and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
1 onion, sliced
1 green bell pepper, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
1 (10-ounce) container store-bought Mexican street corn dip
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 tablespoons fajita or taco seasoning
Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup shredded cheese (Mexican blend recommended)
Optional toppings: fresh cilantro, cotija cheese, extra seasoning, hot sauce, pickled red onions, warm tortillas
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Combine Ingredients: In a 9×13-inch casserole dish, add the sliced onion, green and red bell peppers, sliced chicken, street corn dip, minced garlic, fajita or taco seasoning, kosher salt, and pepper.
- Mix Well: Toss everything together in the dish until evenly combined. Using your hands is a great way to ensure everything is well coated.
- First Bake: Cover the dish with foil and place it in the oven. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Add Cheese and Finish Baking: After 30 minutes, remove the foil, give the mixture a good stir, and sprinkle shredded cheese over the top. Return to the oven uncovered for another 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Serve and Garnish: Serve hot, topped with your favorite garnishes like cilantro, cotija cheese, extra seasoning, or pickled red onions. You can also serve with warm tortillas to make quick and easy tacos.
Notes
Use rotisserie chicken for faster prep.
Add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra heat.
Homemade street corn dip can be subbed if store-bought is unavailable.
Great for meal prep and freezer-friendly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American, Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of casserole
- Calories: 565 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Protein: 36g