Description
Mexican Street Corn Chicken Chili is a delightful fusion of creamy white chicken chili and the vibrant flavors of Mexican street corn. This dish combines tender chicken, fresh corn, and zesty spices to create a comforting bowl of goodness that’s perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. With its rich texture and bold taste, this chili is both satisfying and easy to prepare, making it a go-to recipe for any occasion. Elevate your meal with garnishes like cilantro, avocado, and lime for an extra burst of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 large sweet onion, peeled and chopped
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large jalapeno, seeded and chopped
- 1/3 cup chopped cilantro
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4–1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
- 7 ounces chopped green chiles (mild or medium)
- 4 cups fresh corn cut off the cob (about 4–5 cobs)
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Sauté chopped onions in olive oil until softened. Add garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, cumin, oregano, and cayenne; cook until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and add whole chicken breasts and green chiles. Season with salt and pepper; bring to a boil then simmer for 20 minutes.
- Cut corn off the cobs while the chicken cooks.
- Remove cooked chicken from the pot; shred it and return it to the pot along with fresh corn.
- Stir in sour cream and cheese; sprinkle cornstarch to thicken.
- Simmer for an additional 3–5 minutes; stir in lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added spice, increase jalapenos or cayenne pepper. You can also substitute chicken with beans or other veggies for a vegetarian option. Make ahead for even better flavors!