Name: Mexican Street Corn Chicken Skillet – Easy Creamy One Pan Dinner
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon black pepper; 3 cups corn kernels; 1 tablespoon butter; 3 cloves garlic, minced; ½ cup mayonnaise; ½ cup sour cream; 1 cup cotija cheese or feta cheese; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon smoked paprika; ¼ cup cilantro, chopped; Jalapeños; Avocado slices; Hot sauce; Monterey Jack cheese; Crushed tortilla chips; Cast iron skillet; Nonstick cookware sets; Silicone spatula; Sharp chef’s knife; Meal prep containers; Premium cookware sets

Ingredients

Scale

For the Chicken

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

For the Street Corn Sauce

3 cups corn kernels
1 tablespoon butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
1 cup cotija cheese or feta cheese
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ cup cilantro, chopped

Optional Ingredients:

Jalapeños
Avocado slices
Hot sauce
Monterey Jack cheese
Crushed tortilla chips

Recommended Kitchenware:

Cast iron skillet
Nonstick cookware sets
Silicone spatula
Sharp chef’s knife
Meal prep containers
Premium cookware sets

Instructions

Step 1: Season the Chicken

In a large bowl, toss the chicken pieces with olive oil, chili powder, smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.

The smoky seasonings create bold Mexican-inspired flavor while helping the chicken develop rich golden color during cooking.

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Step 2: Cook the Chicken

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Cook the chicken pieces for about 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.

The chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F.

Transfer the chicken to a plate and keep warm.

Golden seared chicken creates rich savory flavor that balances perfectly with the creamy corn sauce.

Step 3: Prepare the Street Corn Mixture

In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat.

Add corn kernels and cook for about 4 to 5 minutes until lightly roasted.

Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.

Fresh sweet corn from grocery deals or organic food brands creates the best flavor and texture.

Step 4: Make the Creamy Sauce

Reduce the heat to low.

Stir in mayonnaise, sour cream, cotija cheese, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, and cilantro.

Mix until creamy and fully combined.

The sauce becomes rich and creamy while balancing smoky spices with sweet corn and fresh lime flavor.

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Step 5: Finish and Serve

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and stir into the creamy street corn sauce.

Allow everything to heat through for another 2 minutes.

Serve warm garnished with extra cotija cheese, cilantro, lime wedges, or jalapeños if desired.

Notes

Fresh roasted corn creates the best flavor.
Do not boil the creamy sauce or it may separate.
Cotija cheese adds authentic street corn flavor.
Durable cookware sets improve skillet cooking consistency.
Store leftovers in airtight meal prep containers for up to 4 days.

Many home kitchen tips recommend charring the corn slightly for richer smoky flavor.