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Overhead close-up of Street Corn Chicken Casserole in a white ceramic dish with golden-brown cheese, red chili powder, and fresh parsley.

Street Corn Chicken Casserole: The Ultimate Creamy Elote-Inspired Bake

This Street Corn Chicken Casserole features tender shredded chicken and sweet corn kernels folded into a thick, white cream sauce, topped with bubbly golden-brown cheese and charred spots for the ultimate Mexican-inspired comfort food dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Components
  • 3 cups shredded chicken approx 450g, rotisserie or poached
  • 2 cups whole sweet corn kernels approx 340g, drained if canned
  • 8 oz cream cheese 225g, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or heavy cream 120ml
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese 225g, freshly shredded
  • 1 tsp red chili powder 2g
  • 2 tbsp fresh parsley 8g, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp cracked black pepper 3g

Equipment

  • 1 9x13-inch Ceramic Baking Dish Off-white or light colored preferred for visual contrast
  • 1 Wooden Spoon For serving and mixing
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl

Instructions
 

Prepare the Base
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese and sour cream until a thick white sauce forms.
  2. Fold in the shredded chicken and whole sweet corn kernels until evenly distributed and coated in the white sauce.
Bake and Broil
  1. Spread the mixture into a 9x13 ceramic baking dish and cover with the shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
  2. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes until the edges are bubbling.
  3. Switch to high broil for 2-3 minutes until the cheese is golden-brown with dark charred spots.
Final Garnish
  1. Immediately sprinkle with red chili powder, cracked black pepper, and finely chopped fresh parsley before serving.

Notes

Use freshly shredded cheese for the best melting and charred spots.
Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to avoid lumps in the white sauce.
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