Ingredients
– 1 cup whole Greek yogurt or sour cream
– 1/3 cup mayonnaise
– 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder (divided)
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon kosher salt
– 3 cups corn (fresh or frozen, defrosted and drained)
– 3 cups cooked chicken
– 8 ounces cotija cheese, crumbled and divided
– 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
– 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice (added at the end)
Instructions
1-First: preheat your oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, whisk together 1 cup whole Greek yogurt or sour cream, 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt until smooth.
2-Next: stir in 3 cups corn, 3 cups cooked chicken, and 2/3 cup crumbled cotija cheese to combine everything evenly.
3-To continue: spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray and spread the mixture inside for even cooking.
4-Then: sprinkle the remaining cotija cheese (from the 8 ounces total) and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon chili powder on top for a cheesy, spicy finish. Cover the dish and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake for another 10-15 minutes until it’s browned and bubbly.
5-Finally: let it cool for 10 minutes, squeeze 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice over the top, and sprinkle with 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro before serving.
Last Step:
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🥛 Use whole-fat sour cream or Greek yogurt to avoid sauce separation.
🧀 Substitute cotija cheese with crumbled feta or ricotta salata if needed.
❄️ Fully defrost and drain frozen corn to prevent excess moisture in the casserole.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 239 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 578 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 56 mg