🌽 Street Corn Chicken Casserole

🌿 Description

This Street Corn Chicken Casserole is creamy, smoky, and packed with bold flavor inspired by Mexican street corn (elote). Juicy chicken, sweet corn, warm spices, and a creamy lime sauce bake together into a comforting, protein-rich dish.

It’s perfect for busy weeknights, meal prep, or serving a crowd — all the flavor of street corn, but in a hearty baked casserole form.

🛒 Ingredients (Serves 6)

2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or baked)
2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned & drained)
½ cup diced red onion
1 red bell pepper, diced
1 cup Greek yogurt (or light sour cream)
½ cup mayonnaise (or use all Greek yogurt for lighter version)
1 cup shredded mozzarella or Monterey Jack
½ cup crumbled feta or cotija-style cheese
1 tsp chili powder
½ tsp smoked paprika
½ tsp cumin
2 cloves garlic, minced
Juice of 1 lime
Salt & black pepper to taste
Fresh cilantro or parsley for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Preheat

Preheat oven to 190°C (375°F).
Lightly grease a baking dish.

2️⃣ Mix the Filling

In a large bowl combine:

Shredded chicken
Corn
Red onion & bell pepper
Greek yogurt & mayo
Garlic
Lime juice
Chili powder, paprika, cumin
Half of the shredded cheese

Mix until creamy and well combined.

3️⃣ Assemble

Spread mixture evenly into baking dish.
Top with remaining shredded cheese and crumbled feta (or cotija-style cheese).

4️⃣ Bake

Bake 25–30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
Broil 2–3 minutes for golden top if desired.

5️⃣ Finish

Garnish with fresh cilantro and an extra squeeze of lime before serving.

🌟 Mediterranean Twist

Use olive oil instead of mayonnaise for a lighter flavor.
Add chopped zucchini for extra veggies.
Swap cotija with feta for a Mediterranean feel.
Serve with warm pita instead of tortillas.

🍽 Serving Ideas

Serve over brown rice or quinoa
Spoon into wraps or tacos
Pair with cucumber tomato salad
Add sliced avocado on top

❓ Q & A

Q: Can I make this low-carb?

Yes! Skip corn or reduce it and add more zucchini or spinach.

Q: Can I prepare ahead?

Yes, assemble up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerate before baking.

Q: Can I freeze it?

Yes, freeze before or after baking for up to 2 months.

Q: Can I make it spicy?

Add diced jalapeños or extra chili powder.

Q: Is it high-protein?

Yes! With chicken and Greek yogurt, it’s packed with protein and very filling.