Description
A comforting Chicken Casserole infused with the vibrant flavors of street corn, perfect for family gatherings and quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 2 cups corn kernels
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise (optional)
- 1 tablespoon taco seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup crushed tortilla chips
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Combine the shredded chicken, corn kernels, black beans, diced bell peppers, chopped green onions, and taco seasoning in a large mixing bowl.
- Fold in the sour cream and mayonnaise until well-coated.
- Pour the chicken mixture into your prepared baking dish, spreading it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over the top, followed by a layer of crushed tortilla chips.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and golden brown.
- Let cool for 5–10 minutes before garnishing with fresh cilantro.
Notes
For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with additional beans or veggies. Can be made healthier by using Greek yogurt instead of sour cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg