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Street Corn Chicken Bowls (Easy Budget Rice Bowl Dinner)

If you love Mexican street corn, these Street Corn Chicken Bowls are going to become a regular in your dinner rotation.

Tender chicken gets layered over warm rice and topped with creamy, slightly tangy street corn for a meal that feels fresh, filling, and surprisingly easy to make at home. It’s one of those dinners that looks impressive but uses simple ingredients and comes together quickly on busy weeknights.

These bowls are also great for meal prep and easy to customize depending on what you already have in the fridge.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Total Time 25 mins
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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year, Summer, Spring
Description

These Street Corn Chicken Bowls are made with seasoned chicken, fluffy rice, and creamy street corn for an easy budget-friendly dinner perfect for busy weeknights.

Ingredients
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 1 lb chicken breast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • Street corn mixture
  • 1 1/2 cups frozen corn (thawed)
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Juice of ½ lime
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • Optional toppings:
  • cilantro
  • extra lime wedges
  • green onions
Instructions
  1. 1
    Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. 2
    Add chicken pieces and season with chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  3. 3
    Cook until chicken is fully cooked and lightly browned.
  4. 4
    In a bowl, mix corn, mayonnaise, sour cream, cheddar cheese, lime juice, and chili powder.
  5. 5
    Warm rice if needed.
  6. 6
    Assemble bowls by adding rice to the bottom.
  7. 7
    Top with chicken and street corn mixture.
  8. 8
    Garnish with cilantro, green onions, or lime wedges if desired.
Note

Serving Ideas

Serve with:

✔ tortilla chips
✔ simple side salad
✔ sliced cucumbers
✔ salsa

Keywords: budget friendly meals, chicken bowls, rice bowl dinner, easy weeknight meals, family meal ideas, street corn recipe, quick dinner ideas, budget cooking, meal prep ideas, chicken recipes
Read it online: https://budgetfriendlykitchen.com/recipe/street-corn-chicken-bowls-easy-budget-rice-bowl-dinner/
Taylor
Food and Lifestyle Blogger

Hi, I’m Taylor-a busy mom of two, food blogger, and the heart behind Budget Friendly Kitchen. I’m passionate about creating simple, affordable meals for families and love spending time in the kitchen, trying new recipes, and making memories with my family.