Mexican Street Corn Casserole (with Chicken!)
Mexican street corn casserole, but make it simple! Inspired by the flavors of Mexican street corn (aka elote) I've created this fresh, filling main dish casserole studded with sweet corn (fresh or frozen), a light & creamy sauce, and protein-packed chicken. And, with just 5-minutes to prep, and 30-minutes of cook time, it's just a whole lot of yum!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole Greek yogurt or sour cream
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 1 ½ teaspoons chili powder, divided
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 cups corn, fresh or frozen-defrosted see notes
- 3 cups cooked chicken, diced or shredded
- 8 ounces cotija cheese, crumbled and divided see notes
- 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
To Add at the End
- 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the sour cream, mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon chili powder, garlic powder, and salt until smooth.
- Add the corn, chicken, and ⅔ cup of the crumbled cotija, stirring to combine.
- Spray a 9x13 ceramic baking dish with cooking spray. Add the chicken corn mixture, spreading into an even layer.
- Sprinkle with the remaining ⅓ cup cotija and ½ teaspoon chili powder.
- Cover and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake an additional 10-15 minutes, until browned and bubbling. Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then squeeze over the fresh lime juice, sprinkle with cilantro, and serve.
Notes
- Low Fat Dairy: I tested this recipe with low fat and fat free sour cream or Greek yogurt for this recipe, and the sauce separated. So sub at your own risk.
- Cotija Cheese: If you can’t find Cotija cheese, crumbled feta cheese can be substituted as well as ricotta salata. Note: feta is a lot tangier than cotija, so the final dish will be on the tangy side.
- Corn: If using frozen corn, make sure it’s defrosted first and very well drained so it doesn’t add extra water to the mix.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 (of 10) | Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 578mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 249IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 142mg | Iron: 1mg
