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Close up photo of the Street Corn Chicken Casserole showing the charred corn kernels and creamy sauce base.

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

This Street Corn Chicken Casserole features tender shredded chicken, smoky charred corn, and a rich garlic cream sauce, all topped with bubbly Monterey Jack, salty Cotija cheese, and vibrant cilantro.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican-American
Calories: 485
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Street Corn Chicken Casserole Ingredients
  • 4 cups shredded cooked chicken breast 600g
  • 3 cups yellow corn kernels 450g, charred
  • 2 cups Monterey Jack cheese 225g, shredded
  • 1/2 cup Cotija cheese 60g, crumbled
  • 1 cup heavy cream 240ml
  • 1/2 cup sour cream 120ml
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp lime juice 15ml
  • 1 tsp chili powder for dusting
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro 10g, chopped

Equipment

  • 1 White Ceramic Casserole Dish 9x13 inch size
  • 1 Cast Iron Skillet For charring the corn
  • 1 Mixing Bowl Large size
  • 1 Whisk For the sauce

Method
 

Prep and Sauce
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a white ceramic baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together heavy cream, sour cream, minced garlic, onion powder, and lime juice until a pale-yellow sauce forms.
The Corn and Assembly
  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn and cook until you see visible charred black spots and golden edges. Stir into the sauce.
  2. Add shredded chicken to the sauce and corn mixture. Fold until evenly coated and transfer to the baking dish.
Bake and Garnish
  1. Top with shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the cheese is bubbly and melted.
  2. Garnish with crumbled Cotija, a fine dusting of chili powder, and chopped cilantro flakes before serving.

Notes

For the best char, ensure the corn is dry before hitting the skillet.
Use rotisserie chicken to save time while maintaining moisture.