Description
This Cheesy Chicken and Corn Casserole is a comforting, hearty dish perfect for family dinners or potlucks. It combines tender shredded chicken with creamy corn, tangy sour cream, and plenty of melted cheddar cheese, all topped with a golden, moist corn muffin crust.
Ingredients
2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
1 can (15 oz) whole kernel corn, drained
1 can (15 oz) cream-style corn
1 cup sour cream
1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste
1 box (8.5 oz) corn muffin mix (like Jiffy)
2 eggs
½ cup milk
Optional: chopped green onions or jalapeños for extra flavor
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish.
- In a large bowl, combine whole kernel corn, cream-style corn, sour cream, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and shredded chicken. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together corn muffin mix, eggs, and milk. Add this batter to the chicken and corn mixture and stir just until combined.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and smooth the top evenly. Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes or until the casserole is golden on top and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the casserole rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Garnish with chopped green onions or jalapeños if desired.
Notes
This casserole serves about 6 people.
Prep time is roughly 15 minutes, baking time 40–45 minutes, total about 1 hour.
Substitute pepper jack cheese for a spicier version.
Can add cooked bacon or diced bell peppers for extra flavor.
Use Greek yogurt instead of sour cream for a lighter dish.
Vegetarian version: omit chicken and add extra corn or cooked beans.
Frozen corn can be used if thawed and drained.
Assemble ahead and refrigerate overnight before baking.
Freeze assembled casserole (before baking) up to 2 months; thaw before baking.
Reheat leftovers in microwave or oven without losing creamy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Category: Casserole
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Approx. 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
