Street Corn Chicken Pasta
Street Corn Chicken Pasta
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 3 chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
For the Cilantro Lime Crema
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream, or Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
For the Street Corn
- 1 1/2 cans canned corn, drained
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
For the Pasta Assembly
- 1 pound pasta, cooked according to package directions
- 6 ounces feta cheese
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 3/4 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, and salt to taste. Rub the seasonings evenly over the chicken.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Grill the seasoned chicken breasts over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes. Once cooled, chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
⏱️ 18 min
- 3
While the chicken cools, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the drained corn, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, and salt to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the corn is slightly charred, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
⏱️ 7 min
- 4
In a small bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1/3 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt), 1/3 cup milk, the juice of one lime, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and salt to taste. If a thinner consistency is desired, add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until preferred consistency is reached.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped chicken, charred street corn, 6 ounces feta cheese, and 1/2 cup chopped cilantro. Drizzle the prepared cilantro lime crema over the top.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Gently mix all ingredients together until well combined. Serve immediately or chill for later. This pasta can be served hot or cold.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Street Corn Chicken Pasta
For the Chicken
- 3 chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
For the Cilantro Lime Crema
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup sour cream, or Greek yogurt
- 1/3 cup milk
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste
For the Street Corn
- 1 1/2 cans canned corn, drained
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
For the Pasta Assembly
- 1 pound pasta, cooked according to package directions
- 6 ounces feta cheese
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the chicken breasts with 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 3/4 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil, and salt to taste. Rub the seasonings evenly over the chicken.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Grill the seasoned chicken breasts over medium-high heat for 6-8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and internal temperature reaches 165°F. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes. Once cooled, chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
⏱️ 18 min - 3
While the chicken cools, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the drained corn, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/4 teaspoon chili powder, and salt to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the corn is slightly charred, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside.
⏱️ 7 min - 4
In a small bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup mayonnaise, 1/3 cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt), 1/3 cup milk, the juice of one lime, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and salt to taste. If a thinner consistency is desired, add more milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until preferred consistency is reached.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked pasta, chopped chicken, charred street corn, 6 ounces feta cheese, and 1/2 cup chopped cilantro. Drizzle the prepared cilantro lime crema over the top.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Gently mix all ingredients together until well combined. Serve immediately or chill for later. This pasta can be served hot or cold.
⏱️ 2 min