Mexican Skillet Corn with Chicken and Cilantro

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

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

  1. 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.

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