Skillet BBQ Chicken & Cheesy Corn

Ingredients

Chicken:

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

• ¼ cup BBQ sauce

Corn Base:

• 2 cups fresh corn kernels (or 1 can corn, drained)

• 1 cup diced onion

• 1 red bell pepper, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced (optional)

Creamy Sauce:

• ½ cup heavy cream

• 2 tablespoons mayonnaise

• 1 teaspoon chili powder

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon paprika

Cheese & Garnish:

• 1½ cups shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese

• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

• 2 green onions, sliced

• Fresh lime juice

Instructions

Prepare Chicken:

1. Heat olive oil in a large cast iron or oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat

2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides

3. Cook chicken 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through

4. Brush with BBQ sauce during the last minute of cooking

5. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside

Make Corn Base:
6. In the same skillet, add diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened
7. Add bell pepper and jalapeño, cook another 4-5 minutes
8. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant
9. Stir in corn kernels and cook for 2-3 minutes

Create Sauce:
10. Reduce heat to low and add heavy cream, mayonnaise, chili powder, garlic powder, and paprika
11. Stir until well combined and heated through, about 2-3 minutes
12. Season with salt and pepper to taste

Final Assembly:
13. Nestle the cooked chicken back into the skillet with the creamy corn mixture
14. Top with shredded cheese and cover until melted, about 2-3 minutes
15. Garnish with fresh cilantro, green onions, and a squeeze of lime juice
16. Serve immediately while hot