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Close-up of Street Corn Chicken Casserole showing the creamy white sauce and golden-brown melted cheese topping.

Street Corn Chicken Casserole: A Bubbly, Charred, and Cheesy Masterpiece

This Street Corn Chicken Casserole features tender diced chicken and charred sweet corn in a rich, creamy sauce, topped with bubbly golden cheese, salty cotija, and vibrant chili powder for an easy, flavor-packed dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Mexican-Inspired
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Components
  • 1.5 lbs (680g) chicken breast diced into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 cups (450g) yellow sweet corn fresh or frozen and thawed
  • 1 cup (240ml) Mexican crema can substitute with sour cream
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) mayonnaise provides richness and tang
  • 2 cups (225g) Monterey Jack cheese shredded
  • 1/2 cup (60g) cotija cheese crumbled
  • 1 tsp (5g) red chili powder for dusting
  • 1/4 cup (15g) fresh cilantro finely chopped
  • 2 tbsp (30ml) neutral oil for searing

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch white rectangular ceramic baking dish Ceramic provides even heat distribution.
  • 1 Large Cast Iron Skillet Essential for charring the corn and searing chicken.

Instructions
 

Preparation and Searing
  1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season diced chicken with salt and pepper. Sear until a deep golden-brown crust forms, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from pan.
  2. In the same skillet, add corn. Let sit undisturbed until kernels are charred and blackened on the edges.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Whisk crema and mayo in a bowl. Fold in the seared chicken and charred corn until thickly coated.
  2. Transfer to the white ceramic dish. Top with Monterey Jack cheese. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden brown.
  3. Immediately dust with chili powder, crumbled cotija, and fresh cilantro before serving.

Notes

Ensure chicken is patted dry before searing for the best crust.
Use a ceramic dish for the most even baking results.
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