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Delicious Mexican street corn chicken bowls topped with fresh ingredients

Quick & Easy Mexican Street Corn Chicken Bowls

A delightful dish combining tender chicken and flavorful creamy corn, topped with fresh avocado and cotija cheese, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups Shredded chicken Use rotisserie chicken for convenience
  • 1 cup Creamy corn Can mix in cream cheese for richer flavor
  • 1 each Lime Juice for flavor
  • 1 each Fresh avocado Diced for topping
  • 1 cup Cotija cheese Can substitute with feta or dairy-free option
Spices
  • 1 tsp Salt To taste
  • 1 tsp Pepper To taste
  • 1 tsp Cumin Adjust for more spice if desired
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil For cooking the chicken

Method
 

Cooking the Chicken
  1. In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add shredded chicken, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook until heated through, about 5-7 minutes.
Prepare the Dish
  1. Stir in creamy corn and lime juice.
  2. Serve in bowls topped with diced avocado and crumbled cotija cheese.

Notes

For a vegetarian option, swap chicken for black beans or grilled vegetables. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.
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