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Garlic Butter!! Creamed Corn Chicken! Oh my gosh, is there anything better? This chicken is made in under an hour, uses just one skillet, and is beyond delicious. It’s creamy, garlicky, packed with corn, and finished with fresh herbs and parmesan. Perfect cozy, summer dinner for any night of the week.
This is what I call summer comfort food. As you guys know, come the fall months I’m all about cozy, comfort foods, but I also think that summer can use a cozier recipe or two. Enter this creamed corn chicken.
It’s cozy, but yet totally summery at the same time, and I am in love with it.
Plus, it’s a one skillet, no oven, kind of recipe. So for those of you who don’t want to do a lot of dishes and can’t even begin to think about turning on the oven in the summer heat, this is your dinner.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Fresh chopped thyme
- Kosher salt and pepper
- All-purpose flour
- Thick cut bacon
- Yellow onion
- Butter
- Corn
- Garlic, minced or grated
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- Dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc
- Heavy cream, canned full fat coconut milk, or whole milk
- Grated parmesan or Asiago cheese
- Fresh basil
Before I dive into all the details, I have to say thank you to everyone who commented on Monday’s post. I was so thrilled to see that so many of you enjoy my stories in addition to my recipes. Rambling on about life isn’t what most people recommend doing within a recipe blog post, but I’ve decided I don’t really care. I’m all about sharing my life stories with you guys!
I was also so excited to see so many of you commenting. Summer typically is a very slow time for the online/digital world, but it really excites me to see so many of you still reading away and commenting. I absolutely LOVE hearing from you guys and your kind words, feedback, and even (constructive) criticism, are what keep me energized and excited to share new content with you guys every single day.
So long story, short, thanks so much for reading and hanging out with me everyday! Hope you guys feel like we are friends cooking together in the kitchen…
Speaking of which, I finally posted my first IGTV video and now we can totally can be cooking together in the kitchen. Well kind of!
I made my favorite Blueberry Chamomile Galette and had a lot of fun putting it together…but I’m not going to lie, being on camera is hard, but in a weird way, I kind of love it too. It’s definitely difficult to watch myself though. Like I just can’t do it. Thank God I don’t have to edit these or I would delete everything.
This is just the first video I’ve done, and I am filming solo while using my iPhone, so it’s for sure not perfect, but then nothing in life is perfect! That said, hoping to improve the quality of the videos now that Kai is in town to film!
Anyway, let me know what you guys think and what type of video content you would love to see!
OK. Garlic. Butter. Creamed Corn. Chicken.
Here are all the delicious details.
Since it’s summer and it’s super hot, I wanted to create a recipe that was quick, simple, easy, required no oven, but was still delicious. That is this chicken.
It all starts with crisping up some bacon in a large skillet. The bacon is our first layer of flavor here, and while you can choose to leave it out if you prefer, I do think it adds so much flavor and pairs perfectly with the sweet corn. It’s up to you but…
I’d use the bacon.
Once the bacon is crisp, you’ll sear the chicken, then cook the corn with some butter, garlic, and herbs until it’s golden and smelling delish. Add a little white wine and simmer that all together until the chicken is cooked through.
Finish things off with some cream, some cheese, and fresh basil, and dinner is complete.
You see?
Cozy, summer comfort food!
I really could not love this skillet dinner more. It’s simple, but yet so full of flavors that everyone really enjoys. I love serving this chicken over steamed quinoa for a healthy, protein packed grain, but brown or white rice is equally delicious. Make a side salad or some grilled veggies and you’ll have the perfect simple summer dinner.
SO GOOD. I know I say this every single day, but this recipe really is good. It’s one of those recipes that you’ll crave time and time again. Plus the sauce kind of just melts in your mouth. YUM!
Watch the How To Video:
If you make this garlic butter creamed corn chicken, please be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I love hearing from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every one of you. Oh, and of course, if you do make this chicken, don’t forget to also tag me on Instagram so I can see! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Garlic Butter Creamed Corn Chicken
Servings: 6 servings
Calories Per Serving: 537 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Watch the How-To Reel
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme, plus more for serving
- kosher salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 slices thick cut bacon, chopped
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 ears corn, kernels removed from cob
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 3/4 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, canned full fat coconut milk, or whole milk
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan or Asiago cheese
- fresh basil
Instructions
- 1. Rub the chicken all over with 1 tablespoon olive oil, thyme, and season generously with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the flour evenly over the chicken and toss to coat, adding more flour if needed to cover the chicken.2. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon from the pan and drain onto paper towels.3. Add the chicken to the pan and sear on both sides until golden, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan. 4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. When the oil shimmers, add the onion and cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the butter, corn, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook another 5 minutes or until the corn is golden. 5. Reduce the heat to medium low and pour in the wine and 1/2 cup water. Add the chicken back to the skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer the chicken for 10-15 minutes until cooked through. Stir in the heavy cream and parmesan, cook another few minutes until warmed through. Remove from the heat and top with bacon.5. Serve the chicken topped with fresh thyme and basil. Enjoy!
This post was originally published on July 11, 2018
This was delicious! I had to make do with rose wine since it was already open and used coconut creamer instead of real cream. It reminded me of fall in a way! Delicious and not heavy at all. I will definitely make again. Thankfully I have leftovers since I made A LOT!
Hey Anisha,
I really appreciate you giving this recipe a try, I am thrilled that it was enjoyed! xxTieghan
I have made quite a few of HBH recipes and Tieghan’s creativity never disappoints. But this recipe is NEXT LEVEL GOOD. I think its my new favorite. I made it last night and the flavor combination is out of this world. I used half the amount of onion and added a little more asiago/parmesan cheese (who can resist more cheese?). Other than that, I followed the exact recipe and added some fresh bread for dipping that yummy sauce. Loved it! Thanks for another fantastic recipe! 🙂
Hey Lexi,
Thank you so much for giving this recipe a try, I am glad it was enjoyed and appreciate you giving it a go! xTieghan
Wow, this meal was FANTASTIC. I say that about all HBH recipes, but dang. I could have licked my plate after it was all gone. My husband and I polished off everything for dinner tonight despite it being 4 servings. ? I was so excited for this meal and it did NOT disappoint. So perfect for summer! Thanks Tieghan for another great recipe!
Hey Tara,
Happy Wednesday! I am so glad you enjoyed this recipe, thanks for making it:) xTieghan
Made this last night, and it tasted like all things summer! A great meal for inviting guests over- I served with sautéed green beans on the side, and it was a great pairing. For me personally, it seemed very white-wine forward, so if you don’t love the taste of white wine in cooking, maybe cut back on the wine and opt for chicken broth instead – or a mix a little of both.
Hey Anna,
Fantastic! Thanks a lot for making this recipe, I am so glad that it was enjoyed!! Have a great Tuesday. xxTieghan
This was so yummy and the perfect dinner for summer hosting! I blistered cherry tomatoes in the oven on the side (we have some picky eaters in our house) and added them at the end and it was SO GOOD with this dish!
Hey Kai,
Fantastic! Thanks a lot for making this recipe, I am so glad that it was enjoyed!! Have a great Tuesday. xxTieghan
How do we get nutrition info on this? Looks delightful. I need to make it keto.
Hey Jennifer,
Sorry I do not offer the nutritional info, just an estimated calorie count. I hope you love the dish, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
How do you get that really good sear on your chicken? I use almost exclusively cast iron when I cook. But every time it seems when I cook chicken, I get a lot of liquid in the skillet and the chicken just “cooks.” I don’t get that beautiful sear? I’ve tried olive oil, butter.. no matter what I do, it doesn’t look like your pretty pictures.
Hey Jen,
It’s really important that you not overcrowd your pan, this will prevent you from getting a good sear. I hope you this helps for next time, please let me know if you have any other questions! xTieghan
WOW! This was so amazing. I was on a time crunch and cheated… made this super quick used a herbed rotisserie chicken from whole foods, turkey bacon, good quality frozen corn, and half & half. Otherwise, kept it the same with onion, garlic, white wine and parm. My kids are picky and they gave it an 8/10 (where skittles are a 10/10). SUCCESS! This will be a go-to for us.
Hey Christina,
Awesome! So so glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for making it! xxTieghan
Holy. Mother. Of. Shit. This was absolutely delicious! We increased the bacon (because, duh, bacon) and used coconut milk instead of cream. My. God. I think corn on the cob is a weird and gross food. …But cut it OFF the cob and toss it with some bacon and fresh thyme and cheese? Now you’re talking. Another winner, Tieghan! Thank you so much!
Hey Autumn,
LOL Awesome! So so glad to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks for making it! xxTieghan
Made two changes to the recipe: less red pepper and chicken broth instead of wine. I have two very picky kids. With those small changes, they loved this recipe! It was wonderful. Can’t wait to cook it for us two with wine!!
Hey Carol,
Happy Sunday! Thanks a lot for giving this recipe a go, I am so excited that it was enjoyed! xxTieghan
did you brown chicken in bacon fat?
Hey Kennie,
I did yes! I hope the recipe turns out amazing for you, please let me know if you give it a try! xTieghan
This was INCREDIBLE! I can’t stop licking the cream sauce off my plate. I added diced zucchini while the chicken was simmering for a bit of a green veg!
Hey Lindsay,
Wonderful! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was enjoyed. Thanks a bunch for giving it a try! xTieghan
So simple yet such rich flavors! This will definitely become a rotating dish in our home!
Hey Stephanie,
Wonderful! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was enjoyed. Thanks a bunch for giving it a try! xTieghan
This was absolutely delicious! Another great recipe, thank you Tieghan!!
Hey Heather,
Happy Friday! Thanks so much for making this recipe, I am delighted that it was enjoyed! xxTieghan
Can you post the link to the video of this recipe? Making it tonight. Thanks!
Hey Jennifer,
Sorry I do not have a video for this recipe. Please let me know how it turns out! xTieghan