This easy, high-protein casserole is inspired by Mexican street corn (elote), combining sweet corn, chicken, and a creamy, tangy sauce. It’s a simple ‘dump-and-bake’ recipe that takes about 45 minutes total with minimal prep.
🧾 Ingredients
1 cup Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
⅓ cup mayonnaise
1½ tsp chili powder (divided)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
3 cups corn (fresh or frozen, thawed & drained)
3 cups cooked chicken (shredded or diced)
8 oz cotija cheese (crumbled, divided)
3 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped)
2 tsp fresh lime juice (added after baking)
👩🍳 Instructions
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a large bowl, whisk together yogurt (or sour cream), mayonnaise, 1 tsp chili powder, garlic powder, and salt until smooth.
Add corn, chicken, and most of the cotija cheese; mix well.
Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread evenly.
Sprinkle remaining cheese and chili powder on top.
Cover and bake for 30 minutes, then uncover and bake 10–15 more minutes until bubbly and slightly browned.
Let cool for a few minutes, then add lime juice and garnish with cilantro before serving.
🍽️ Key Details
Servings: 8
Prep Time: ~5 minutes
Cook Time: ~40 minutes
Total Time: ~45 minutes
🥗 Nutrition (Per Serving)
Calories: 305 kcal
Protein: 27 g
Carbohydrates: 15 g
Fat: 18 g
Fiber: 1 g
Sodium: 725 mg
Category
Details
Recipe Name
Mexican Street Corn Casserole
Source
Real Food Whole Life
Total Time
~45 minutes
Prep Time
~5 minutes
Cook Time
~40 minutes
Servings
8
Main Protein
Chicken
Ingredient
Quantity
Greek yogurt (or sour cream)
1 cup
Mayonnaise
⅓ cup
Chili powder
1½ tsp (divided)
Garlic powder
1 tsp
Salt
1 tsp
Corn (fresh or frozen)
3 cups
Cooked chicken (shredded/diced)
3 cups
Cotija cheese (crumbled)
8 oz
Fresh cilantro (chopped)
3 tbsp
Lime juice
2 tsp
Step
Description
1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C)
2
Mix yogurt, mayo, spices, and salt until smooth
3
Add corn, chicken, and most of the cheese
4
Transfer to greased baking dish
5
Top with remaining cheese and chili powder
6
Bake covered 30 minutes, then uncovered 10–15 minutes
7
Add lime juice and garnish with cilantro before serving
