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Bringing us all the flavor with this Skillet Creamed Street Corn Chicken. Pan-seared chicken in a creamy, spicy, street corn sauce that’s truly delicious. Made with chicken cutlets, fresh corn, spices, and cream, then served up dip-style with grilled corn, spicy chili butter, and salty crumbled Mexican cotija cheese on top. This dish is totally delicious, especially with rice, avocado, and tortillas on the side for soaking up all that creamy corn sauce. A quintessential summer dinner that everyone will love!
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
Skillet Creamed Street Corn Chicken
Servings: 6
Calories Per Serving: 610 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
- 6 chicken breast cutlets
- kosher salt and black pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1/2-2 teaspoons cayenne pepper, to your taste
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cups corn (3-4 raw)
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 cup whole milk or heavy cream
- 1/3 cup plain Greek yogurt or mayo
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 3/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 1 ear grilled corn, kernels removed from the cob
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1. Place the egg and flour in separate shallow bowls. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge both sides of the chicken through the egg, and then through the flour, tossing to coat. Place the chicken on a plate.2. Mix the spices. In a bowl, combine the chili powder, paprika, cayenne, and a pinch of salt.3. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook on both sides until golden, about 5 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan. 4. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil and the onion to the same skillet. Cook until soft, 5 minutes. Add the corn, garlic, 2 teaspoons of the spice mix, and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the corn is softened, 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to low. Mix in the cream cheese until melted and creamy. Stir in the milk and 1/2 cup water. Slide the chicken into the sauce. Cook until warmed through, 5 minutes. 5. In a separate skillet, melt the butter until golden. Mix in 3 teaspoons of the spice mix, plus a pinch of chili flakes and salt. Cook another minute, then remove from the heat.6. Mix the Greek yogurt/mayo and lime juice with a pinch of salt.7. Remove the skillet from the stove. Serve the chicken and corn topped with grilled corn. Drizzle over the spicy butter and the Greek yogurt/mayo salt. Sprinkle on the crumbled cotija cheese and cilantro.
So so yummy! My onion-hating husband even loved it
Hey Emily! Thanks so much for giving the recipe a try! So happy to hear it was enjoyed! Have an awesome week! xT
Well this was amazing!! We’re Texans now living in TN so this was a taste of home for us! Garnished with chopped avacados and big salty chips to scoop up all the yum. A definite rotation. Thanks!
Thank you so so much for giving this recipe a try! I’m so glad you loved it! xT
Absolutely delicious! I rarely follow recipes, but I did with this one and it was perfect! The ratio of seasonings/spices/flavor is really spot on. The chili butter and the yogurt lime crema really pulls it all together. Super delicious, I will be making this for company!
So glad to hear this recipe was enjoyed! Have a great day! xT
A favorite for everyone! I loved that I could add heat with the butter for my husband and myself and just omit it for the kiddos. I left out the water as suggested but was tempted to add some Mexican beer for liquid, maybe next time!
Love to hear that this recipe is a favorite! Thanks Brooke! xT
You’ve done it again!! This was one of my absolute favorites I’ve made of yours. Almost skipped the spicy butter because I was feeling lazy but I’m so glad I didn’t. Totally made the dish. The best!
Hey there! Thanks so much for trying out the recipe! I’m sooo glad you loved it! xT
What’s an alternative to cream cheese? Heavy cream? My husband has a mental aversion to cheese to I need to find a substitute
I just made this and it was absolutely delicious!! My husband couldn’t stop eating it and was scraping his plate to get all of the corn. He told me this is definitely a keeper recipe!
Thanks so so much for trying out the recipe! I’m glad you and your husband enjoyed it! xT
Made this for dinner with my family. It was wonderful!! Made it with cilantro lime rice and it paired perfectly. I underestimated how “hands on” this recipe was, so next time I will prep all the ingredients/spices/measurements in advance. Will 100% make again, and may even add it to our family’s regular “meal rotation.”
Hi Taylor,
Happy Monday!! I am so glad to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks so much for making it and your review:)
My grocery store doesn’t carry cotija cheese. What would be a good alternative?
Hi Ashley,
I would use feta cheese, that will work well for you! Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope you love this recipe! xT
This one is a keeper! Super delicious! Loved finding a new way to use corn from our local farm!
Thanks for trying out the recipe! So glad you loved it! XT
Out of this world! Delicious!
Hi Jodi,
So glad to hear that this dish turned out well for you, thanks for making it! Have a great Saturday! xT
Parents came home from a road trip and gave us 13 ears of corn and I knew exactly what I was going to make with some….oh boy it didn’t disappoint. Adapted a little since we have a picky 3 year old in the house but so good. Husband and I pretty much ate the whole batch.
Hey Stacey,
Happy Wednesday!!🫐🍒🍓 I’m so glad to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks for making it and your feedback! xT
We make a lot of good food (and a lot of those recipes come from you, Tieghan) but this recipe ranks as some of the best we’ve had. Three of us finished the servings for six, and my husband and daughter were scraping out the last of the sauce and corn from the pan before they cleaned it! Such a great blend of flavors — love the spiced butter. On the lime sauce, I thought I had Greek yogurt but didn’t and so used mayo per the recipe. I’m thinking sour cream would be better if you don’t have yogurt. Thank you, Tieghan — just delicious!
Hi Ann,
Happy Monday!! I am thrilled to hear that this dish turned out well for you, thanks for trying it and your comment! Thanks for your kind message and making so many recipes:) 🌼🌸 xx
This was amazing! I omitted the water which was key I think! The cutlets I got were huge so next time I would just sear quickly and air fry because they took too long to cook on the stovetop. I also think you can get away with no egg/flour…unnecessary step in my opinion. Next time I’ll season and cook the breasts and put them in the sauce. Amazing recipe as per usual! Thank you!
Hi April,
Happy Friday!! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was such a hit! Thanks so much for giving it a try!😎☀️ xT
Loved the corn, would be terrific as a side with BBQ. The chicken had no flavor, not sure what I did wrong. Definitely making the corn again.
Hey Amy,
Happy Sunday!! I appreciate you making this recipe and sharing your feedback, thanks so much for making it:)
I made this for dinner tonight and holy HECK – boyfriend says it’s one of the best things I’ve ever made and I have to agree. He also hasn’t stopped saying how much he loves me and my cooking since LOL. 100% winner. If you’re asking yourself if you should make this – DO IT!
Hi Christina,
Wonderful!! I love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thank you so much for giving it a try! Have a great weekend:) xx
I just made this last night. It would be so so good on/with nachos! Idk what I did wrong, but mine was very soupy. I’d probably use less water next time. However, the flavor profile was still there 🤤
Hi Lindsay,
Happy Monday!! I am thrilled to hear that this dish turned out well for you, thanks for trying it and your comment!🌼🌸 xx
Easy and delicious. Will definitely be making again.
Hi Lauren,
Amazing!! Love to hear that this recipe turned out well for you, thanks for making it and Happy Monday! xT
I don’t see water as an ingredient?
Hi Nora,
I never list water as an ingredient as it’s not something that needs to be purchased:) Please let me know if you have any other questions! xT
So delicious with the fresh corn!! Shredded the chicken instead, and it worked out well. This one’s a keeper!
Hi Emily,
Wonderful!! I am thrilled to hear that this dish turned out well for you, thanks for making it! Have a great weekend:)