Creamy Corn Chicken Fricassee
A rich and comforting chicken fricassee smothered in a golden, creamy corn sauce and topped with melted cheese. This crowd-pleasing bake brings together tender shredded chicken, hearts of palm, and olives in a luscious dish that pairs beautifully with fluffy white rice and crispy potato sticks.
🛒 Ingredients
6 servings
- 2 boneless chicken breasts (about 600 g / 1.3 lb)
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 1 can (12 oz / 340 g) corn kernels, drained
- 7 oz (200 g) cream cheese
- 1 cup (200 ml) heavy cream
- 1 heaping tablespoon all-purpose flour
- ½ cup (120 ml) whole milk
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- Black olives and sliced hearts of palm, to taste
- Shredded mozzarella or cheddar cheese, to taste
- Salt, pepper, and spices of your choice
- Shoestring potato sticks for serving
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Directions
- 1
Place the chicken breasts in a pot, cover with water, add the bouillon cube, and simmer for 20–25 minutes until fully cooked. Remove, let cool slightly, then shred using two forks.
- 2
In a blender, combine the drained corn, heavy cream, cream cheese, milk, and flour. Blend until completely smooth to form the creamy sauce.
- 3
In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion and garlic in a drizzle of oil until softened. Add the shredded chicken, season with salt and spices, and stir well.
- 4
Pour the creamy corn sauce over the chicken. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens — about 5 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the sliced olives and hearts of palm. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- 6
Transfer everything to a baking dish, top generously with shredded cheese, and bake at 350 °F (180 °C) just until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 7
Serve hot alongside white rice and crispy shoestring potato sticks.
💡 Chef's Tip
Make this dish ahead and refrigerate overnight — top with cheese and bake just before serving for the best texture. Hearts of palm can be swapped for artichoke hearts or mushrooms for a fun variation.
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