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Chicken with Creamed Corn
Chicken with Creamed Corn is a comforting, flavorful dish that combines tender, juicy chicken with a rich and creamy corn sauce. The sweetness of the corn complements the savory chicken, while the creamy texture makes it irresistibly indulgent. This is a quick and easy recipe that delivers big on taste. It's perfect for weeknight dinners or when you want to impress with minimal effort.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 342 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Brazilian
Ingredients
- 2 pounds of chicken cutlets or breasts, cut into strips
- 1 teaspoon of onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
- 2 15oz cans of corn, strained about 3 cups (split), 470g (split)
- 1.5 cups of whole milk
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 cup of diced onions
- 1 tablespoon of Brazilian sofrito or 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon of dry oregano
- 2 sprigs of fresh thyme
- 1 pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
- 1/3 cup of Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place the chicken cut into strips on a plate or bowl, and drizzle with one tablespoon of the olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste, onion powder and garlic powder, and set aside.
- Add one can of the drained corn into the cup of a blender with the milk, and blend until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat one medium to large pan over medium to high heat, and drizzle in the olive oil.
- Add the seasoned chicken strips to the hot pan and sear until golden brown.
- Once seared, remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Add the onion to the same skillet. Sautee the onion until soft and translucent.
- Then, add the Brazilian sofrito and sautee until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add a pinch of red pepper flakes (for heat, if desired), oregano and thyme. Stir to combine.
- Add the remaining drained can of corn, as well as the blended corn, to the pan. Stir to combine.
- Season with salt and pepper, and let it simmer until thickened, about 5-8 minutes.
- Remove the thyme sprigs and add the butter and the parmesan cheese, stir to combine and let it simmer another few minutes to incorporate.
- Add the chicken and the juices back to the pan, and simmer a few more minutes.
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Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave until warmed through.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
342kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
37g
(74%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
118mg
(39%)
Sodium
290mg
(12%)
Potassium
715mg
(20%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
332IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
166mg
(17%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 342
% Daily Value*
Serving | 1g | |
Calories | 342kcal | 17% |
Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
Protein | 37g | 74% |
Fat | 18g | 28% |
Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
Cholesterol | 118mg | 39% |
Sodium | 290mg | 12% |
Potassium | 715mg | 15% |
Fiber | 1g | 4% |
Sugar | 4g | 8% |
Vitamin A | 332IU | 7% |
Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
Calcium | 166mg | 17% |
Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.