Mexican Street Corn Baked Chicken Breast
This dish features tender baked chicken breasts topped with a creamy Mexican street corn sauce, making it a flavorful and satisfying meal. It's perfect for family dinners and pairs well with rice or tortillas.
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup corn kernels
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- for serving lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, and smoked paprika.
- Arrange the seasoned chicken in a greased baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, and half of the cotija cheese.
- Pour the corn sauce over the chicken and sprinkle with remaining cotija cheese.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Garnish with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Serve with lime wedges for an extra zesty flavor.