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    Mexican Street Corn Black Bean Chicken Bake

    By Julia | Updated: Jun 20, 2024 | Published: May 16, 2018 | 90 Comments

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    Mexican Street Corn Black Bean Chicken Bake - this recipe is inspired by classic Mexican street food, Elote (or Mexican corn on the cob).   Chicken breasts are topped with Chili powder, corn kernels, black beans, and Cotija cheese. Then, everything is baked in the oven for about 25 minutes. Amazing, delicious, gluten-free dish!  Tastes just like Mexican Street Corn, but it's made as a chicken bake!

    Mexican Street Corn Black Bean Chicken Bake on a white plate

     

    This Mexican Street Corn Chicken Bake has become one of my favorite ways to cook chicken. The combination of the salty Cotija cheese and sweet corn together with the spicy Chili powder tastes so good! Imagine all of this goodness over baked chicken, and you'll be in love, just like me!

    What is Mexican Street Corn?

    Mexican Street Corn is usually grilled and covered with butter, mayonnaise, Cotija cheese, and cayenne pepper. It is also called Mexican corn on the cob (Elote).

    Mexican Street Corn Black Bean Chicken Bake in a white casserole dish

    What kind of chicken to use?

    I use thinly sliced skinless, boneless chicken breasts in this recipe. If you bought large chicken breasts, you can slice each large chicken breast in half horizontally to make two thin chicken breasts.

    What kind of cheese do you put on Mexican Street Corn?

    To make authentic Mexican Street Corn, you have to use Cotija cheese. Cotija cheese is a hard milk cheese that is very salty, with a strong flavor. It's a pretty firm cheese and is perfect for grating over corn. If for some reason you can't find Cotija cheese, use Feta cheese instead.

    What is similar to Cotija cheese?

    When I was researching how to make Mexican street corn, pretty much all recipes required Cotija cheese. So, I went ahead and bought it. It's so tasty! But you know what? It's very similar in flavor to Feta cheese. So, really, I could've used Feta cheese in this recipe, too. Which I will do if I ever can't find Cotija cheese.

    Mexican Street Corn Black Bean Chicken Bake with Cotija Cheese, Chili Powder on a white plate

    Ingredients you'll need for Mexican Street Corn Chicken Bake

    • Chicken Breasts.  Use thinly sliced skinless, boneless chicken breasts.  If you bought large chicken breasts, you can slice each large chicken breast in half horizontally to make two thin chicken breasts.
    • Chili Powder
    • Corn Kernels
    • Black Beans
    • Cotija Cheese
    • Green Onions

    Mexican Street Corn Black Bean Chicken Bake on a white plate

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    How to make Mexican Street Corn Chicken Bake

    Preheat oven to 375 F. Add chicken breasts to the baking dish:

    4 raw chicken breasts in a white casserole dish

    Season the chicken with salt and chili powder:

    4 raw chicken breasts topped with chili powder in a white casserole dish

    Top the chicken with corn kernels:

    4 raw chicken breasts topped with chili powder and corn kernels in a white casserole dish

    Then, top the chicken with black beans:

    4 raw chicken breasts topped with chili powder, corn kernels, black beans in a white casserole dish

    Finally, add Cotija cheese on top:

    4 raw chicken breasts topped with chili powder, corn kernels, black beans, Cotija cheese in a white casserole dish

    Bake at 375 F in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes until the chicken is completely cooked through. Remove from the oven. Top with chopped green onions.  Your Mexican Street Corn Black Bean Chicken bake is ready!

    baked chicken breasts topped with chili powder, corn kernels, black beans in a white casserole dish

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    4.74 from 252 votes

    Mexican Street Corn Black Bean Chicken Bake

    This recipe is inspired by classic Mexican street food, Elote (or Mexican corn on the cob).  Chicken breasts are topped with Chili powder, corn kernels, black beans, and Cotija cheese. Amazing, delicious, gluten free Mexican Street Corn Black Bean Chicken Bake.
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 25 minutes mins
    Total Time 30 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 4 people
    Calories per serving 542 kcal
    Author: Julia

    Ingredients

    • 4 chicken breasts thinly sliced, skinless boneless
    • salt
    • 1 tablespoon chili powder
    • 8 oz corn drained (half of 15 oz can)
    • 15 oz black beans from the can (washed and drained
    • 1 tablespoon chili powder
    • 4 oz cotija cheese crumbled (or use Feta cheese)
    • 3 green onions chopped
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    Instructions 

    • Preheat oven to 375 F.
    • Add chicken breasts to the medium casserole dish.   Note: Make sure to use thinly sliced chicken breasts. If you bought large chicken breasts, you can slice each large chicken breast in half horizontally to make two thin chicken breasts.
    • Sprinkle the chicken with salt and chili powder. 
    • Top the chicken with corn kernels and black beans.  
    • Sprinkle with more chili powder.  Top with crumbled Cotija cheese.
    • Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is completely cooked through. Remove from heat.  Top with chopped green onions.

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Information
    Mexican Street Corn Black Bean Chicken Bake
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    542
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    14
    g
    22
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    5
    g
    31
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    0.03
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    170
    mg
    57
    %
    Sodium
     
    654
    mg
    28
    %
    Potassium
     
    1458
    mg
    42
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    41
    g
    14
    %
    Fiber
     
    12
    g
    50
    %
    Sugar
     
    3
    g
    3
    %
    Protein
     
    64
    g
    128
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1619
    IU
    32
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    8
    mg
    10
    %
    Calcium
     
    201
    mg
    20
    %
    Iron
     
    4
    mg
    22
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    Nutrition Disclaimer:

    The nutritional information on this website is only an estimate and is provided for convenience and as a courtesy only. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed. It should not be used as a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    1. Karen

      January 29, 2024 at 7:36 pm

      Just made it; my husband said “this recipe is 5 Star”! Delicious dinner for two 81 year olds! Never too old to try new recipes. Thanks❤️

      Reply
      • Julia

        January 31, 2024 at 10:35 pm

        Karen, that's wonderful! ❤️ Age is just a number, and what a blessing and a luxury to be 81 years old and cook whatever you want! ❤️

        Reply
    2. Les Mckown

      January 22, 2024 at 1:20 pm

      Tried several of your recipes (after modifing them to exclude tomatoes because of allegeries, they still turn out great) Love the recipes - this Chicken, Mexican corn & black bean is so simple and easy.
      Question -
      Do you have any favorite Valentine's Day recipes?

      Reply
      • Julia

        January 23, 2024 at 11:56 am

        Les, so glad you enjoy my recipes! ❤️❤️ You gave me a great idea for my next newsletter! 🙂 I will create a list of Valentine's Day recipes sometime later this week and will come back to your comment to provide you with the link. It will also be sent out in my newsletter.

        Reply
    3. Brittany

      November 21, 2023 at 11:09 am

      Could I make this a freezer meal to bake later?

      Reply
      • Julia

        November 21, 2023 at 6:47 pm

        You can freeze this chicken dish once it's cooked! It's freezer-friendly.

        Reply
    4. Bobbie

      July 17, 2023 at 10:35 pm

      I made a side of brown rice and mixed all in with everything else, very good .

      Reply
    5. Linda Betz

      April 22, 2023 at 9:13 am

      Thank you for posting your wonderful recipe! It was a hit at our house. Surprisingly easy and fast to make. I appreciate your making life easier!

      Reply
      • Julia

        June 07, 2023 at 9:49 pm

        Linda, and I really appreciate your kind comment! ❤️❤️❤️

        Reply
      • Rachel

        October 25, 2023 at 10:23 am

        Can’t wait to try this tonight. I was looking for something to make for dinner and when I saw your recipe, I knew it was the one. Thank you.

        Reply
        • Julia

          October 25, 2023 at 12:46 pm

          Rachel, I am glad you found this recipe. I hope you love it! ❤️

          Reply
    6. Nirsten

      April 06, 2023 at 11:15 pm

      Definitely delicious, tried it my kiddos loved itttttt!!! Paired it with avocado, plantain, tortilla, jalapeños and salsa, it was a hit!! Thank you for sharing your amazing meal with us ☺️

      Reply
      • Julia

        June 07, 2023 at 10:48 pm

        I love your pairings - so delicious! Thank you for the 5-star review! 🙂

        Reply
    7. PattiG

      February 27, 2023 at 7:49 pm

      Wow! This was easy and absolutely delicious! I followed your recipe using feta cheese. (I did take the liberty of adding 1/2 tsp. of ground cumin because I love the flavor of Chile powder and cumin together!). So much flavor! And healthy! Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe!

      Reply
      • Julia

        March 18, 2023 at 8:15 pm

        Patti, thank you for trying this recipe and so glad you loved it! 🙂 Cumin and chili powder do go well together!

        Reply
      • Shelly

        August 15, 2023 at 8:48 pm

        I added cumin too!! I think I'd add lime juice too next time.

        Reply
    8. Jeanette Fincher

      February 14, 2023 at 7:47 pm

      I made this tonight and it was so good! Before I tasted it I thought I might want to add salsa but the flavors were REALLY good without it! I will be making this again!

      Reply
      • Julia

        February 15, 2023 at 4:50 pm

        Jeanette, I am so glad you loved this recipe. Sometimes, the salsa is added when the flavor is somewhat lacking, so I am glad that is not the case here! 🙂

        Reply
    9. Charlotte

      January 30, 2023 at 6:59 pm

      Julia, This was so delicious!!! It was also so easy for a quick weeknight and healthy meal. I added picante sauce on the side! Thanks Charlotte

      Reply
      • Julia

        February 13, 2023 at 7:51 pm

        Charlotte, I am so thrilled you loved this recipe! Thank you for taking the time to share such a wonderful comment - I love reading positive feedback. 🙂

        Reply
    10. Cathy Parks

      December 23, 2022 at 6:31 am

      Julia, I'd like to sub boneless chicken thighs here. What amount would I use? 1 pound? Thank you!

      Reply
      • Julia

        December 23, 2022 at 1:49 pm

        Cathy, yes, use between 1 pound and 1.5 pounds of skinless boneless chicken thighs.

        Reply
    11. Missy

      November 17, 2022 at 6:51 pm

      I make this all the time! It’s delicious!!! Thank you for sharing!!!

      Reply
      • Julia

        November 18, 2022 at 2:51 pm

        Missy, I am so happy this is one of your favorites! 🙂

        Reply
    12. Laura

      November 02, 2022 at 10:24 pm

      Healthy and easy dish! I mess up most recipes, and even I aced this 🙂 I couldn’t find cotija at several stores, so I used queso fresco. Highly recommend. Thanks for sharing it!

      Reply
      • Julia

        November 07, 2022 at 1:05 pm

        Laura, thank you so much for trying the recipe and for such a positive comment! 🙂 Good to know that queso fresco worked great instead of the cotija cheese.

        Reply
    13. Rebekha

      July 20, 2022 at 6:13 pm

      Hi! Making this right now and will definitely have leftovers. Can o freeze this for later? Thanks!!

      Reply
      • Julia

        August 22, 2022 at 5:32 pm

        Yes, this will freeze really well!

        Reply
    14. Liane

      May 11, 2022 at 2:56 pm

      Do you think frozen corn would work with this recipe?

      Reply
      • Julia

        August 22, 2022 at 10:42 pm

        Yes, it would work (thawed). Of course, fresh corn (or canned corn) tastes much better (in my opinion).

        Reply
    15. Shelley

      May 01, 2022 at 5:47 pm

      I'm wondering if this would work with some cooked ground chicken, a bit of extra cheese, and served with tortilla chips? Sounds tasty!

      Reply
      • Julia

        May 06, 2022 at 4:53 pm

        Shelly, I think it would work great with cooked ground chicken and will be delicious with tortilla chips! Great idea!

        Reply
      • Danielle

        May 20, 2022 at 6:35 pm

        That’s how I made mine it’s fire

        Reply
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