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A close-up spoonful of the creamy elote chicken casserole, highlighting the textures of shredded chicken, corn, and melted cheese.

Street Corn Chicken Casserole: A Creamy, Cheesy Delight

This Street Corn Chicken Casserole is a creamy, cheesy, and flavor-packed dish inspired by Mexican elote. Made with tender chicken, roasted corn, and a zesty cream cheese sauce, it's the perfect easy weeknight dinner or potluck crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked shredded chicken A rotisserie chicken works perfectly.
  • 16 oz frozen fire-roasted corn Thawed. Regular corn works too.
  • 8 oz cream cheese Softened to room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1.5 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese Divided.
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1 jalapeño Finely diced, seeds removed for less heat.
  • 1/4 cup diced red onion
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro Chopped, plus more for garnish.
  • 2 tbsp lime juice Freshly squeezed is best.
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth.
  3. Add the shredded chicken, thawed corn, 1 cup of the Monterey Jack cheese, cotija cheese, jalapeño, red onion, and cilantro to the bowl. Stir gently until all ingredients are evenly coated.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. Sprinkle the remaining 1/2 cup of Monterey Jack cheese over the top.
  5. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until the casserole is hot and bubbly and the cheese is melted and lightly golden.
  6. Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes. Garnish with additional fresh cilantro and a sprinkle of chili powder before serving.

Notes

For a smoky flavor, char your corn in a dry skillet over high heat before mixing it in.
Adjust the amount of jalapeño to control the spice level. For a milder casserole, you can omit it entirely.
This recipe is great for using up leftover chicken.
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