Description
Ground Chicken Mexican Corn is a delicious and hearty dish combining seasoned ground chicken with sweet corn, bold Mexican spices, and fresh ingredients like tomatoes, lime, and cilantro. This dish is perfect as a taco filling, a standalone bowl, or a topping for nachos. It’s quick to prepare, packed with flavor, and great for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
• 1 lb ground chicken
• 1 cup corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• ½ onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeño, finely chopped (optional for spice)
• 1 tomato, diced
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp chili powder
• ½ tsp smoked paprika
• ½ tsp oregano
• ½ tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ lime, juiced
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Mexican blend, optional)
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add chopped onions and garlic, sauté until fragrant and translucent.
3. Add ground chicken, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned.
4. Stir in the jalapeño, diced tomato, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes.
5. Add the corn and stir well, allowing the flavors to combine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.
6. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture and stir in chopped cilantro.
7. Sprinkle with shredded cheese if desired and let it melt slightly.
8. Serve hot as a taco filling, over rice, or with tortilla chips.
Notes
• Adjust spice levels by adding more jalapeño or chili powder.
• Swap ground chicken for ground turkey or beef if preferred.
• For a creamy twist, stir in 2 tbsp sour cream or avocado.
• Serve with warm tortillas, rice, or as a topping for loaded nachos.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Side Dish
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Mexican ground chicken, corn and chicken recipe, taco filling, Tex-Mex chicken, easy chicken recipe, spicy chicken corn