It’s finally that time of year when the sweet yellow corn begins to show up in all of our grocery stores. It’s on the early end for sure, but it’s here to stay for the next few months. And I have just the dinner for us all to make! Some of you who’ve been readers for a while may remember (and hopefully love) my garlic butter creamed corn chicken. I made the dish a few summers ago and now it’s a staple in my kitchen from June through September. We just love it! Last year I also made the yummiest street corn dip. We are just as equally in love with this dip!! I thought about how good it could be to combine the flavors, and well, that’s how this skillet dinner came to be!! This chicken is fun! It’s also the creamiest and just so delicious.
Some details
Step 1: sear the chicken I love to coat the chicken with egg and then dredge it through flour. This will give the chicken a very light breading. The sauce will stick right to it! Step 2: mix the spices Take the spices, chili powder, paprika, and cayenne, and mix them all together in a small bowl. Step 3: cook the chicken Sear the chicken in a big skillet. Get it nice and crispy, then remove it from the skillet. To that very same skillet, you’ll toss in the fresh corn with some garlic and the reserved spice mix. Then a bit of cream cheese is stirred in with milk or cream to create the creamiest “creamed corn” sauce. Step 4: make the chili butter + prep the toppings While the chicken is cooking, brown the butter on the stove with the remaining spice mix. Mix up the toppings. Yogurt (or mayo), mixed with fresh lime juice, grilled corn kernels, lots of cilantro, and of course, cotija cheese. Once the chicken has simmered and the sauce thickened. Serve the chicken and creamed corn sauce with all of the above. Be generous with the toppings, they really add so much freshness and deliciousness! Rice, tortillas, and avocado for serving are perfect. Use the tortillas to mop up the creamy corn sauce! So yummy! You’re sure to love this one! Looking for other simple skillet chicken recipes? Here are a few ideas: One Skillet Chicken Tzatziki and Orzo Skillet Chicken Tinga Enchiladas 20 Minute Florentine Butter Chicken with Burst Cherry Tomatoes Skillet Cheesy Pepperoni Pizza Chicken One Skillet Cheesy Cuban Chicken Rice Bake Lastly, if you make this Skillet Creamed Street Corn Chicken, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And of course, if you do make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram
