Description
One Skillet Mexican Street Corn Chicken is a vibrant dish that combines succulent chicken, sweet corn, and zesty lime in a creamy sauce. This easy-to-make, one-pan meal captures the essence of Mexican street food right in your kitchen. Perfect for weeknight dinners or gatherings, it promises an unforgettable flavor experience that will have everyone reaching for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 2 ears of corn)
- 1 small red onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Cut into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add chopped red onion and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Add seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
- Stir in fresh corn and cook for an additional 2 minutes before adding cream cheese. Mix until creamy and well combined.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice over the dish and fold in chopped cilantro.
- Serve hot garnished with extra cilantro or lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg