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Bringing us all the flavor with this Skillet Creamed Street Corn Chicken. Pan-seared skinless chicken breasts in a creamy, spicy, street corn sauce that’s truly delicious. Made with chicken cutlets, fresh corn, spices, and cream, then served up dip-style with grilled corn, spicy chili butter, and salty crumbled Mexican cotija cheese on top. This Mexican street corn chicken dish is totally delicious, especially with rice, avocado, and tortillas on the side for soaking up all that creamy corn sauce. A quintessential summer dinner that everyone will love!
It’s finally that time of year when the sweet yellow corn begins to show up in all of our grocery stores. It’s on the early end for sure, but it’s here to stay for the next few months. And I have just the dinner for us all to make!
Some of you who’ve been readers for a while may remember (and hopefully love) my garlic butter creamed corn chicken. I made the dish a few summers ago and now it’s a staple in my kitchen from June through September. We just love it!
Last year I also made the yummiest street corn dip. We are just as equally in love with this dip!! I thought about how good it could be to combine the flavors, and well, that’s how this skillet dinner came to be!!
This chicken is fun! It’s also the creamiest and just so delicious.
Some details
Step 1: sear the chicken
I love to coat the chicken with egg and then dredge it through flour. This will give the chicken a very light breading. The sauce will stick right to it!
Step 2: mix the spices
Take the spices, chili powder, paprika, and cayenne, and mix them all together in a small bowl.
Step 3: cook the chicken
Sear the chicken in a big skillet. Get it nice and crispy, then remove it from the skillet. To that very same skillet, you’ll toss in the fresh corn with some garlic and the reserved spice mix.
Then a bit of cream cheese is stirred in with milk or cream to create the creamiest “creamed corn” sauce.
Step 4: make the chili butter + prep the toppings
While the chicken is cooking, brown the butter on the stove with the remaining spice mix.
Mix up the toppings. Yogurt (or mayonnaise), mixed with fresh lime juice, grilled corn kernels, lots of cilantro, green onion, and of course, cotija cheese. You could also use crumbled queso fresco.
Once the chicken has simmered and the sauce thickened. Serve the chicken and creamed corn sauce with all of the above. Be generous with the toppings, they really add so much freshness and deliciousness!
Rice, tortillas, and avocado for serving are perfect. Use the tortillas to mop up the creamy corn sauce! So yummy! You’re sure to love this one!
Looking for other simple skillet chicken recipes? Here are a few ideas:
One Skillet Chicken Tzatziki and Orzo
Skillet Chicken Tinga Enchiladas
20 Minute Florentine Butter Chicken with Burst Cherry Tomatoes
Skillet Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Chicken
One Skillet Cheesy Cuban Chicken Rice Bake
Lastly, if you make this Skillet Creamed Street Corn Chicken, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram
Skillet Creamed Street Corn Chicken
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 610 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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Ingredients
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
- 6 chicken breast cutlets
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/2-2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, to your taste
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cups corn (3-4 raw)
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt or mayo
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 ear grilled corn, kernels removed from the cob
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1. Place the egg and flour in separate shallow bowls. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge both sides of the chicken through the egg, and then through the flour, tossing to coat. Place the chicken on a plate.2. Mix the spices. In a bowl, combine the chili powder, paprika, cayenne, and a pinch of salt.3. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook on both sides until golden, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan. 4. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and the onion to the same skillet. Cook until soft, 5 minutes. Add the corn, garlic, 2 teaspoons of the spice mix, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the corn is softened, 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low. Mix in the cream cheese until melted and creamy. Stir in the milk and 1/2 cup water. Slide the chicken into the sauce. Cook until warmed through, 5 minutes. 5. In a separate skillet, melt the butter until golden. Mix in 3 teaspoons of the spice mix, plus a pinch of chili flakes and salt. Cook another minute, then remove from the heat.6. Mix the Greek yogurt/mayo and lime juice with a pinch of salt.7. Remove the skillet from the stove. Serve the chicken and corn topped with grilled corn. Drizzle over the spicy butter and the Greek yogurt/mayo salt. Sprinkle on the crumbled cotija cheese and cilantro.
This post was originally published on June 7, 2023
This was amazing! Thank you!
Hi Patricia,
Happy Friday!! I’m thrilled to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks a lot for making it and your comment!😎🍑 xx
Hi! Love you Teighan and your food! My daughter lovesss corn but is allergic to dairy. Can I sub coconut yogurt/milk? Or what would you recommend to sub to make it dairy free?
Thank you!
Ana
Awe, thanks so much for your kind message Ana! Sure, I think coconut milk and a dairy free yogurt would work for you! Let me know how the recipe turns out! xT
It’s unreal how good this is. You continue to blow me away! I love making your recipes!!
Lol thank you so much Rachel, I really appreciate this:) Have a great Friday! xx
An easy and very forgiving recipe! I say forgiving as I totally forgot about the egg dredge and it didn’t matter! I also added the seasoning to the flower mixture, it makes a difference! I knew I did not want mine to soupy so I omitted the water and did cream cheese and a small amount of milk. I sliced the chicken and spooned the thicker corn mixture over, it was fantastic!
Thanks so much Janet!! I love to hear that this dish was a hit and appreciate you making it! Happy Thursday! xT
As everyone else has said, this is absolutely delicious! Made a few adjustments and replaced the milk/cream for more Greek yogurt and a little chicken stock (more of a gooey texture). Served over cilantro lime rice. So good!
Hey Marisa,
Amazing!! Thank you so much for making this recipe and sharing your feedback, I love to hear that it turned out well for you! xx
I keep thinking Tieghan’s recipes can’t get better and I continue to be blown away. This recipe, no exaggeration, is one of the best things we’ve eaten in years. I had a feeling it would be amazing so luckily doubled it. The flavor profile is beyond description yummy. I didn’t want to deal with grilling corn so roasted a bunch for the top. It’s a bit more work but SO worth it!
Hey Beth,
Amazing!! Thank you so much for making this recipe and sharing your feedback, I love to hear that it turned out well for you! Thanks for your kind message! xx
So wonderful!!!! Had my brother and his wife over last night for dinner. So not only did everyone LOVE the recipe, it also seems like it was good luck bc she went into labor that night lol.
It will always be a part of our family story now!
Hi Megan,
Amazing!! Thank you so much for making this recipe and sharing your feedback, I love to hear that it turned out well for you! xx
I made it almost exactly as described (just adjusted down some of the heat for our timid palates). Over the top great taste, texture, color. It may be one of the best dishes I’ve ever made, and if I were served it in a restaurant, I’d surely go back just for this dish!
It was a good deal of work. The recipe was pretty spot on accurate about timing cooking.
There was a lot to clean up in the kitchen afterwards — lots of bowls, measuring cups, plates, etc. Not much seemed to be “clean up as you go”. Not sure there is a thing to do about that. This is not, after all, your “five ingredient or less” dinner. Well worth the work.
Hey John,
Thanks so much for trying this dish and sharing your review, I’m so glad to hear that it turned out well for you! Sorry about all of the dishes! xx
I made this the other night with minimal tweaks and it was really good! The chili brown butter is amazing!
Hi Neha,
Wonderful!! I love to hear that you have been enjoying this recipe and appreciate your notes and feedback! xT
Made this for dinner tonight. Delicious!! Thank you! <3
Hi Celeste,
Wonderful!! I love to hear that you have been enjoying this recipe and appreciate your notes and feedback! xT
We loved this one. We will definitely be making it again!
So glad to hear this Gail!! Thanks for trying the dish and sharing your feedback:) Happy Wednesday! xT
I have to know do u pound your chicken or butterfly before you cook it? every time i cook chicken it is never near done at the take off point.
Hi there,
It depends on the recipe and the size of my chicken:) Is it possible your chicken is just really large? Let me know how I can help! xT
I have tried So Many of your recipes. I have not tried one I have not liked. Keep up the good work on these recipes. Looking forward to more Great Recipes! Thanks!
Thanks so much for your kind message Colleen:) So glad to hear you have been enjoying so many recipes! Have a great Wednesday! xT
Would this recipe taste good if you substitute chicken for shrimp?
Hi Allison,
Sure, I don’t see why not! Let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope it turns out well for you! xT
do you have a video for this recipe?
Hi Stevie,
So sorry, I don’t have a video just yet, but hope to share one on IG soon! Please let me know if you have any other questions! xT
I made this for dinner last night and I cannot stop thinking about it. It was SO good—a new family fave!
Hi Jennifer,
Fantastic!! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for making it! xx