Description
Experience the vibrant flavors of our Mexican Street Corn Chicken Chili Recipe, a hearty dish that combines the comforting essence of white chicken chili with the lively taste of Mexican street corn. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for cozy family dinners or lively gatherings with friends. Packed with protein from tender chicken and fiber-rich corn, it’s not only delicious but also nutritious. Elevate your dining experience by customizing it with your favorite garnishes like creamy avocado or crunchy tortilla chips.
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 to taste
Instructions
- In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion for 2-3 minutes until softened, then add minced garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and add whole chicken breasts and green chiles. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- While chicken cooks, cut corn off the cobs and set aside.
- Remove chicken from pot using tongs; add fresh corn to broth mixture. Shred or chop cooked chicken before returning it to the pot.
- Stir in sour cream and shredded cheese while sprinkling cornstarch over top; stir quickly to combine.
- Simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes until chili thickens slightly. Add lime juice before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg