Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
- 2 cans (15.25 ounces each) corn kernels, drained
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (104 g) mayonnaise
- ½ cup (115 g) sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lime juice, from about 1 lime
- 1 large jalapeño, seeded, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 can (10 ounces) rotel (diced tomatoes with green chilies), undrained
- 2 ½ cups (282.5 g) monterey jack cheese, shredded, divided
- ¼ cup queso fresco, or cotija cheese, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
- Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and lightly spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat olive oil and add the corn. Cook for about 4 to 6 minutes, stirring until lightly golden and slightly charred, then remove from heat.
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, jalapeño, chili powder, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Fold in the chicken, charred corn, undrained Rotel, and 1 ½ cups of the Monterey Jack cheese until combined.
- Spread the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Top with the remaining 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese.
- Bake uncovered for 25 to 35 minutes, until hot and bubbly and cheese is melted and lightly golden.
- Remove from the oven and sprinkle with queso fresco (or cotija cheese) and cilantro. Let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
- Serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Feel free to customize the spice level by adding more jalapeño or other peppers.
This dish can be made ahead of time and baked when needed for a quick dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 345
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 687mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 63mg