Recipes

Mexican Skillet Corn with Chicken and Cilantro

Name: Mexican Skillet Corn with Chicken and Cilantro
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup minced onion; 3 smashed garlic cloves; 3 cups fresh corn; 3 cups diced grilled chicken; 1 chopped jalapeño; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro; 3 tablespoons sour cream; 2 tablespoons lime juice; Salt; Freshly ground pepper; Grated queso fresco, for serving

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This easy, fresh, spicy summer dish makes fantastic use of leftover chicken and crisp, sweet corn.

By

Kay Chun

Updated on May 17, 2017

Mexican Skillet Corn with Chicken and Cilantro — Photo: © John Kernick

Total Time:

15 mins

Yield:

4

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup minced onion
3 smashed garlic cloves
3 cups fresh corn
3 cups diced grilled chicken
1 chopped jalapeño
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
3 tablespoons sour cream
2 tablespoons lime juice
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
Grated queso fresco, for serving

Directions

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil. Add the onion, garlic and corn, and cook over moderately high heat until the onion is golden, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chicken, jalapeño, cilantro, sour cream and lime juice; season with salt. Transfer to a large bowl, top with queso fresco and serve.