5 from 45 votes
Mexican Street Corn Chicken
Mexican Street Corn Chicken features boneless skinless chicken breasts topped with a creamy, tangy mixture of sweet corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, and spices such as chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and optional cayenne pepper. The chicken is browned on the stove then baked with the corn mixture spread on top, finishing under heat to meld flavors. Crumbled cotija cheese and fresh cilantro garnish the dish.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
4
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Calories:
579 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American, Mexican
Ingredients
- 4 chicken breast boneless and skinless
Mexican street corn mixture:
- 3 cups sweet corn if using canned drain first; if using frozen, thaw it first
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper optional
For serving:
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese crumbled
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a large bowl, add the Mexican street corn mixture ingredients, and mix to combine.
- Pat dry the chicken and season it with salt and pepper.
- Place a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add a bit of oil. Brown the chicken on both sides, until nicely browned.
- In a casserole dish, arrange chicken breasts. Spread the corn mixture evenly over the top.
- Bake uncovered, for 30-40 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and a meat thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the meat reads 165F.
- Then remove from the oven and garnish with crumbled cotija cheese and fresh chopped cilantro.
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Notes
- Pound chicken breasts thin to ensure even cooking and prevent drying.
- Let chicken rest for at least five minutes after baking before slicing to retain juices.
- Thin chicken breasts cook faster; slicing them in half horizontally can help.
- Canned chicken breast can be used in a pinch but yields different texture and flavor.
- Crumbled cotija cheese made fresh melts better than pre-packaged versions.
- Begin checking chicken doneness around 30 minutes to avoid overcooking; pull at 165°F internal temperature.
Nutrition Information
Calories
579kcal
(29%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
56g
(112%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
10g
(59%)
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Trans Fat
0.1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
176mg
(59%)
Sodium
916mg
(38%)
Potassium
1190mg
(25%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
996IU
(20%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
143mg
(14%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 serv
Amount Per Serving
Calories 579
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 579kcal | 29% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 56g | 112% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 176mg | 59% |
| Sodium | 916mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 1190mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 996IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 143mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.