This is one of those dishes I make when I want something rich, comforting, and loaded with flavor without overthinking it. I start by mixing together cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, and fresh lime juice until it’s smooth and creamy. Then I layer in all those street corn flavors, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, fresh cilantro, red onion, and a little jalapeño for heat.
Once I fold in the shredded chicken and fire-roasted corn, everything gets coated in this creamy, slightly tangy, smoky sauce. I spread it into a baking dish and top it with Monterey Jack and crumbled cotija cheese. When it comes out of the oven, it’s bubbling, golden, and packed with that street corn flavor in every bite. The cheese melts into the top, the edges get slightly caramelized, and once I finish it with extra cilantro and a sprinkle of Tajín, it’s next level.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This recipe hits because it combines everything people love about street corn with a creamy, cheesy casserole. It’s easy to make, uses simple ingredients, and is perfect for feeding a family. The flavor is bold, slightly tangy from the lime, smoky from the spices, and balanced with creamy richness. It’s one of those dishes that tastes even better the next day.
Variations
Spicy Version
Leave the jalapeño seeds in or add hot sauce for more heat.
Low-Carb Version
Swap corn for cauliflower and reduce the mayo slightly.
Mexican-Inspired Upgrade
Add black beans or diced tomatoes with green chilies.
Protein Swap
Use shredded rotisserie chicken, grilled chicken, or even ground chicken.
Crunchy Topping
Add crushed tortilla chips or breadcrumbs on top before baking.
Street Corn Chicken Casserole
Ingredients
- 3 cups shredded cooked chicken rotisserie works great
- 16 oz frozen fire-roasted corn or whole kernel corn
- 8 oz cream cheese softened room temperature
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup diced red onion
- 1 jalapeño seeded and finely diced
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro plus more for garnish
- 2 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup crumbled cotija cheese or feta cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease a 9x13 baking dish.
- In a large bowl, mix: Cream cheese, Sour cream, Mayonnaise, and Lime juice. Blend until smooth.
- Mix in: Chili powder, Smoked paprika, Cumin, Salt, Pepper, Red onion, Jalapeño, and Half the cilantro
- Fold in: Shredded chicken and Fire-roasted corn. Mix until everything is fully coated.
- Spread mixture evenly into baking dish.
- Top with: Monterey Jack cheese and Cotija cheese
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until hot, bubbly, and lightly golden.
- Let sit for 5 minutes. Top with: Fresh cilantro, Extra cotija, and Tajín seasoning
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