Description
A flavorful and creamy dish combining chicken, corn, and Mexican street corn flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced into bite-size pieces
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 lime (about 2 tablespoons)
- 1 avocado, diced (for garnish)
- Optional: extra cotija, cilantro, and lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the diced chicken to the skillet. Season with chili powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through (no longer pink in the center).
- Add the corn, diced red onion, and minced garlic to the skillet. Sauté for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the corn is heated through and the onions are softened and translucent.
- While the chicken and corn cook, stir together the mayonnaise, crumbled cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, and lime juice in a small bowl until well combined.
- Reduce the skillet heat to medium-low. Pour the mayo-cotija mixture over the chicken and corn, stirring until everything is evenly coated and creamy.
- Cook for another 2–3 minutes, just until heated through and the flavors are well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lime juice if desired.
- Remove from heat. Top with diced avocado and, if you like, extra cotija and cilantro. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Feel free to adjust spices according to taste.
- This recipe pairs well with a side of rice or tortillas.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg