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Garlic Butter!! Creamed Corn Chicken! Oh my gosh, is there anything better? This chicken is made in under an hour, uses just one skillet, and is beyond delicious. It’s creamy, garlicky, packed with corn, and finished with fresh herbs and parmesan. Perfect cozy, summer dinner for any night of the week.
This is what I call summer comfort food. As you guys know, come the fall months I’m all about cozy, comfort foods, but I also think that summer can use a cozier recipe or two. Enter this creamed corn chicken.
It’s cozy, but yet totally summery at the same time, and I am in love with it.
Plus, it’s a one skillet, no oven, kind of recipe. So for those of you who don’t want to do a lot of dishes and can’t even begin to think about turning on the oven in the summer heat, this is your dinner.
Before I dive into all the details, I have to say thank you to everyone who commented on Monday’s post. I was so thrilled to see that so many of you enjoy my stories in addition to my recipes. Rambling on about life isn’t what most people recommend doing within a recipe blog post, but I’ve decided I don’t really care. I’m all about sharing my life stories with you guys!
I was also so excited to see so many of you commenting. Summer typically is a very slow time for the online/digital world, but it really excites me to see so many of you still reading away and commenting. I absolutely LOVE hearing from you guys and your kind words, feedback, and even (constructive) criticism, are what keep me energized and excited to share new content with you guys every single day.
So long story, short, thanks so much for reading and hanging out with me everyday! Hope you guys feel like we are friends cooking together in the kitchen…
Speaking of which, I finally posted my first IGTV video and now we can totally can be cooking together in the kitchen. Well kind of!
I made my favorite Blueberry Chamomile Galette and had a lot of fun putting it together…but I’m not going to lie, being on camera is hard, but in a weird way, I kind of love it too. It’s definitely difficult to watch myself though. Like I just can’t do it. Thank God I don’t have to edit these or I would delete everything.
This is just the first video I’ve done, and I am filming solo while using my iPhone, so it’s for sure not perfect, but then nothing in life is perfect! That said, hoping to improve the quality of the videos now that Kai is in town to film!
Anyway, let me know what you guys think and what type of video content you would love to see!
OK. Garlic. Butter. Creamed Corn. Chicken.
Here are all the delicious details.
Since it’s summer and it’s super hot, I wanted to create a recipe that was quick, simple, easy, required no oven, but was still delicious. That is this chicken.
It all starts with crisping up some bacon in a large skillet. The bacon is our first layer of flavor here, and while you can choose to leave it out if you prefer, I do think it adds so much flavor and pairs perfectly with the sweet corn. It’s up to you but…
I’d use the bacon.
Once the bacon is crisp, you’ll sear the chicken, then cook the corn with some butter, garlic, and herbs until it’s golden and smelling delish. Add a little white wine and simmer that all together until the chicken is cooked through.
Finish things off with some cream, some cheese, and fresh basil, and dinner is complete.
You see?
Cozy, summer comfort food!
I really could not love this skillet dinner more. It’s simple, but yet so full of flavors that everyone really enjoys. I love serving this chicken over steamed quinoa for a healthy, protein packed grain, but brown or white rice is equally delicious. Make a side salad or some grilled veggies and you’ll have the perfect simple summer dinner.
SO GOOD. I know I say this every single day, but this recipe really is good. It’s one of those recipes that you’ll crave time and time again. Plus the sauce kind of just melts in your mouth. YUM!
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If you make this garlic butter creamed corn chicken, please be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! I love hearing from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every one of you. Oh, and of course, if you do make this chicken, don’t forget to also tag me on Instagram so I can see! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Garlic Butter Creamed Corn Chicken
Servings: 6 servings
Calories Per Serving: 537 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped thyme, plus more for serving
- kosher salt and pepper
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 slices thick cut bacon, chopped
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 ears corn, kernels removed from cob
- 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 3/4 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc
- 1/2 cup heavy cream, canned full fat coconut milk, or whole milk
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan or Asiago cheese
- fresh basil
Instructions
- 1. Rub the chicken all over with 1 tablespoon olive oil, thyme, and season generously with salt and pepper. Sprinkle the flour evenly over the chicken and toss to coat, adding more flour if needed to cover the chicken.2. Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and cook the bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon from the pan and drain onto paper towels.3. Add the chicken to the pan and sear on both sides until golden, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan. 4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. When the oil shimmers, add the onion and cook until fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add the butter, corn, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook another 5 minutes or until the corn is golden. 5. Reduce the heat to medium low and pour in the wine and 1/2 cup water. Add the chicken back to the skillet and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Simmer the chicken for 10-15 minutes until cooked through. Stir in the heavy cream and parmesan, cook another few minutes until warmed through. Remove from the heat and top with bacon.5. Serve the chicken topped with fresh thyme and basil. Enjoy!
I didn’t know what to expect, but this quickly turned into one of my favorites!
Hey Christine,
Fantastic!! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks for making it and sharing your review:)
This was delicious! I found it a bit runny so might cut back on the water next time. 10/10.
Hey Megan,
Fantastic!!🌻 I love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks so much for trying it out! xT
I made this last night and it was SO good! I had leftovers for breakfast this morning haha. That good! My whole family loved it. And it was so easy and quick to make. I’ll definitely be making it again!
Hey Kirsty,
Wonderful!! Thanks so much for making this recipe and sharing your feedback, so glad to hear that it was a hit! xx
We have 5 people in my family and in our Bountiful Basket we typically only get 4 ears of corn. The first time that happened, I thought what can I do? That’s when I found this recipe and I’ve been using it ever since! It is so full of wonderful flavors and the whole family gets excited when I tell them what I’m making for dinner! Thank you for this fantastic recipe!
Hey Stacey,
Wonderful!!🍀 I love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks so much for trying it out:)
Amazing amount of flavor for such a straight forward recipe. I actually also add chantrelle mushroom power that takes it to a new level
Hey Robyn,
Awesome!! Thanks so much for giving this dish a try and your comment, I love to hear it was a hit! 😊
We LOVE this recipe! It’s in constant rotation at our house. Thank you!
Hey Lindsey,
Happy Wednesday! Thanks so much for making this recipe and your comment, so glad to hear it turned out well for you! xx
Was wondering if I could substitute white wine vinager for the wine? This looks amazing!!
Hi Cori,
I would not recommend that, you can use chicken broth in place of the wine that will work best for you! Please let me know if you have any other questions! xx
Have been making this for years now, never fails me, always so so delicious. Thank you!
Hey Anne-Marie,
Wonderful!! I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed, thanks a lot for making it! xT
This sounds great! Thinking of subbing shrimp for chicken… Would that work?
Hey Erica,
Sure, shrimp would be delicious!! Let me know if you give this recipe a try, I hope you love it! xT
Another home run! Amazing chicken dish. The sauce is fabulous! Steamed green beans and dinner was complete. We will be making this many times to come! Thank you once again for another terrific recipe! Merry Christmas to you and your family🎅🏻
Hey Tracey,
Happy Friday!!☃️ I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks so much for making it and your comment! xT
Hi
Haven’t made this yet – it’s looks delish!! but wanted to ask first-
Is there a way to make this with no dairy products?
Thanks !
Thanks so much Irit! I’ve not tested this, but you could try using your favorite dairy free products! Let me know how it turns out! xT
Amazing recipe. This stood on its own for us, no sides (except vino), and did not disappoint. Pre cooked the bacon in the air fryer and also did the corn on the cob in advance. Some of my favorite chicken recipes are cooked in similar style (chicken Marsala, piccata, etc), and this rates up there with my favorites! Had a wonderful evening preparing ingredients and putting this meal together. Thank you!
Hey Steve,
Awesome!!🤩 I truly appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your review and love to hear that it was a hit! xTieghan
My family loved this recipe! We added some spinach at the end for greens. Thanks for another great meal!
Hi Liz,
Happy Wednesday!👻 I love to hear that this recipe was enjoyed and appreciate you giving it a try and sharing your feedback! xx
Have made this a couple times now and it’s incredible! I’ve been using canned corn instead of on the cob due to product shortages and it still turns out delicious. My boyfriend and I usually serve with rice pilaf and roasted asparagus!
Hi Zoe,
Wonderful!! I love to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks so much for making it and sharing your review! xT
I’m making this for dinner tonight. Love that I have everything on hand! It’s a little cool here in Chicago so this is perfect for tonight! I have some fresh green beans from the Farmers Market this weekend that I will sauté with garlic and thyme to serve with. May husband may ask for rice…..
Sounds like the perfect night, Cynthia!! I hope you love the recipe, let me know how it turns out! xT