Description
Creamy Chicken and Corn is a delightful Southwest-inspired dish that combines tender chicken with sweet corn in a creamy, flavorful sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 1/4 pounds chicken cutlets or boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut in half lengthwise
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Corn Mixture:
- 1 cup diced white onion
- 2 cups fresh corn or defrosted frozen corn
- 4 oz can diced green chiles
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 2 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
- 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
Additional:
- Crumbled cotija cheese
Instructions
- Season and Cook Chicken: Combine dried spices and season chicken. Sear in a skillet until golden brown. Set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, sauté onion, corn, spices, green chiles, and cilantro until tender.
- Make Creamy Sauce: Add cream cheese, chicken broth, and milk. Cook until sauce thickens.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the skillet, warm through. Top with cotija cheese and cilantro. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra heat, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce.
- This dish pairs well with rice or tortillas for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying, Sautéing, Simmering
- Cuisine: Southwest
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 423 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 255mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 52g
- Cholesterol: 134mg