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Savory street corn chicken bowl with fresh ingredients for a quick dinner

Easy Street Corn Chicken

A quick and comforting bowl of tender chicken, sweet corn, and vibrant veggies served over fluffy rice, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Use rotisserie chicken for quick preparation.
  • 2 cups corn (fresh or frozen) Frozen corn works well.
  • 1 cup cooked rice Any type of cooked rice can be used.
  • 1 piece bell pepper, diced Use any color bell pepper.
  • 0.5 piece onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder Adjust based on spice preference.
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • to taste salt and pepper Adjust according to preference.
  • to garnish fresh cilantro Brightens up the dish.

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and bell pepper. Sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Stir in the corn, cooked chicken, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  4. Cook until everything is heated through and well combined, about another 5-7 minutes.
  5. Serve the mixture over rice and garnish with fresh cilantro.

Notes

Consider serving with avocado slices, crushed tortilla chips, lime wedges, or a side salad. If you have leftovers, refrigerate or freeze them appropriately.