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Street Corn Chicken Skillet

Creamy street corn chicken skillet with juicy chicken and charred corn
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This vibrant one-pan meal captures all the smoky, creamy, tangy joy of classic elote in a complete family dinner. Juicy chicken, sweet charred corn, and a creamy, cheesy sauce come together in about thirty minutes for an easy and satisfying skillet meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 small red onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups fresh or frozen corn kernels
  • 1 jalapeño, seeds removed and finely diced (optional)
  • 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/3 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
  • 1/2 cup crumbled cotija cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
  • Juice of 1 large lime
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden and cooked through. Remove to a plate.
  3. In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft.
  4. Add minced garlic and jalapeño (if using) and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Add corn kernels. Let cook undisturbed for 2-3 minutes to char, then stir and cook for another 3-4 minutes until tender.
  6. Reduce heat to low. Push corn mixture to the sides. Add softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, and sour cream to the center. Stir until melted and smooth.
  7. Stir the creamy sauce into the corn. Return the cooked chicken and any juices to the skillet.
  8. Add cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and cumin. Stir and heat through for 1-2 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Notes

For a lighter version, use full-fat Greek yogurt in place of sour cream and mayo. Feta cheese can substitute for cotija. Let cream cheese soften to avoid lumps in the sauce. Do not skip charring the corn for authentic flavor.

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