Baked Street Corn Pasta (One Pan Meal!)

There’s something undeniably comforting about a warm, creamy pasta bake fresh out of the oven, especially when it’s packed with bold, smoky flavors and just the right amount of heat. This baked street corn pasta is inspired by the irresistible flavors of Mexican street corn, but transformed into a hearty, satisfying meal that feeds a crowd with minimal effort.

And the best part? It’s mostly hands-off. Once everything is in the baking dish, the oven does the heavy lifting.

Ingredients You Need

• Chicken breast: Protein-packed chicken breast makes this pasta bake hearty and satisfying without feeling too heavy. It absorbs all the surrounding flavors as it cooks, making every bite juicy and flavorful.
• Carbe Diem Rotini Pasta: This rotini is perfect for holding onto the creamy, saucy elements of the bake thanks to its spiral shape. It also offers a higher-fiber, lower net-carb option compared to traditional pasta, making the dish a bit more balanced without sacrificing texture. Yum!
• Fire-roasted corn: This adds a subtle smokiness and natural sweetness that gives this pasta its “street corn” character. It also brings a pop of color!
• Red bell pepper: Bright and slightly sweet, red bell pepper adds freshness and a little crunch.
• Salsa verde: This is where the magic happens—salsa verde brings tangy, zesty flavor that keeps the dish super flavorful without adding any steps. Simply dump a jar of salsa verde right into the baking dish!
• Chicken broth: Chicken broth helps cook the pasta directly in the dish while adding an extra layer of savory flavor. It ensures everything stays moist and infused with seasoning as it bakes.
• Cream cheese: The key to that ultra-creamy texture of this pasta, cream cheese melts into a smooth, rich sauce that coats every ingredient. You’ll place a whole brick of cream cheese in the middle of the baking dish, and let it do its thing.
• Jalapeño topping: The topping is what really brings this dish to life at the end. A combination of crumbly queso fresco, smoky fire-roasted corn, fresh cilantro, and thinly sliced jalapeño adds brightness, and just the right amount of heat.

The High Fiber Pasta I Love

When it comes to a baked pasta dish like this one, the type of pasta you choose really matters, especially if you’re looking for a high fiber pasta that still tastes like the real thing. Carbe Diem Rotini Pasta is one I keep coming back to.

First, let’s talk about texture. Rotini’s spiral shape is designed to hold onto any sauce, and that’s exactly what you want in a creamy, flavor-packed bake like this. Every twist traps the salsa verde, melted cream cheese, and smoky corn, so you get a perfectly coated bite every time. It’s seriously so yummy.

But what really sets this pasta apart is what’s happening beyond the taste. Carbe Diem is real wheat pasta (so it actually tastes like pasta), just with a more balanced nutrition profile. Compared to the leading traditional pasta brand, it has 55% fewer net carbs, 110 calories per serving, and a big boost of fiber (about 24g per serving), making it an easy pasta recipe option for everyday meals.

So you’re still getting that comfort food moment, but with more staying power and a little more intention behind it. It’s the kind of swap that doesn’t feel like a compromise…which, in my opinion, is the whole point!

How to Make Baked Street Corn Pasta

Start by preheating your oven and seasoning the chicken directly in your baking dish—no extra pans required. Add the Carbe Diem pasta, vegetables, salsa verde, and broth, then nestle a whole block of cream cheese right in the center.

After baking in a covered dish, everything begins to soften and come together. Then, you’ll remove the cover and allow the Carbe Diem pasta bake to finish cooking with alllll the flavors coming together. Finally, stirring the melted cream cheese transforms the dish into the most creamy and delicious street corn pasta bake.

While the Carbe Diem pasta cooks, you’ll mix together the jalapeño topping—a simple step that makes a big difference. Sprinkle it right over the top of the Carbe Diem pasta right before serving.

Top Tips for Success

• Don’t skip the rest time: Letting the pasta sit for about 10 minutes before serving helps the sauce thicken and cling to every bite.
• Fire-roasted corn adds classic street corn flavor: If you can find it, use it—it brings a subtle smokiness that mimics traditional street corn. That said, regular frozen corn works just fine if you can’t find fire-roasted corn.
• Customize the heat: Love spice? Keep the jalapeño seeds. Prefer it mild? Remove them or use less.
• Any green salsa works: Use your favorite salsa verde—jarred or homemade.

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