Creamy Street Corn Chicken Skillet
Creamy Street Corn Chicken Skillet is an easy one-pan dinner packed with bold flavors. Juicy seasoned chicken is paired with a creamy, cheesy street corn sauce made with lime, Cotija cheese, and a little spice!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 1015kcal
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, (about 2 pounds total)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Creamy Street Corn
- 2 cans (15.25 ounces each) corn kernels, drained
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 small jalapeño, seeded, finely diced (optional)
- 1 ½ teaspoons garlic, minced
- ½ cup (104 g) mayonnaise
- ½ cup (115 g) Mexican crema or sour cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest, from about 1 lime, plus more for serving
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ cup Cotija cheese, crumbled, plus more for serving
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped, plus more for garnish
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
Chicken
- In a small bowl, mix together the chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and rub the seasoning evenly over both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 5 to 6 minutes per side, or until golden and the internal temperature reaches 165°F. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.
Creamy Street Corn
- In the same skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the corn and jalapeño (if using). Cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the corn is lightly charred.
- Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the mayonnaise, crema (or sour cream), lime juice, lime zest, chili powder, and paprika until smooth and creamy.
- Add the Cotija cheese and most of the cilantro, stirring until the cheese begins to melt into the sauce.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spooning some of the creamy corn mixture over the top. Simmer gently for 3 to 5 minutes, or until warmed through and the flavors have come together.
- Remove from heat. Top with additional Cotija cheese, cilantro, and lime zest. Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 1015kcal