Corn Chicken Bake (Printable Version)

Chicken mixed with corn, plenty of cheese, and crunchy bits baked up for a cozy dinner the whole crew will love.

# What You'll Need:

→ Casserole Base

01 - Salt and black pepper, add until it tastes right
02 - Juice from a fresh lime
03 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
04 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 2 tablespoons chili powder
06 - 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped up
07 - 1/2 cup cotija or feta, crumbled
08 - 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or a Mexican cheese blend
09 - 1/2 cup mayo
10 - 1 cup sour cream
11 - 8 ounces cream cheese, let it get soft
12 - 4 cups corn (grab fresh, frozen, or just drain some canned corn)
13 - 2 cups cooked and shredded chicken, rotisserie is super easy

→ Topping

14 - 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
15 - 1 cup tortilla chips, smashed up

→ Optional Garnishes

16 - More chopped cilantro, toss on as much as you want
17 - Hot sauce
18 - Sliced lime

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Fire up your oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 9x13-inch dish lightly and put it aside for now.
02 - Throw the chicken, corn, creamy cheese, sour cream, mayo, Monterey Jack, half the cotija or feta, cilantro, chili powder, garlic powder, cumin, lime juice, salt, and pepper into a big bowl. Mix it up until it all looks nice and creamy.
03 - Spoon that chicken mixture into the greased dish. Scatter the rest of your cotija or feta on top.
04 - Mix the crushed tortilla chips together with the other half cup of Monterey Jack in a bowl. Sprinkle this all over the casserole.
05 - Pop it in the oven uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes, until the top's golden and bubbly. Let it cool for a few, then add cilantro, lime slices, and hot sauce if you like. Dig in while it's warm.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Using rotisserie chicken makes prep quick and brings loads of flavor.