Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of our Mexican Street Corn Chicken Chili Recipe—a comforting dish that combines the vibrant essence of Mexican street corn with a hearty chicken chili. This delightful recipe offers a creamy texture, a medley of spices, and the sweetness of fresh corn, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners, game days, or cozy family gatherings. Its versatility allows you to serve it as is or elevate it with toppings like avocado and lime for an extra burst of flavor. Packed with protein and fiber, this chili will satisfy your hunger and warm your soul.
Ingredients
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- 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 ounce 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
- Possible garnishes: More cilantro or shredded cheese, avocado slices, lime wedges, or tortilla chips
Instructions
- In a large soup pot over medium heat, sauté chopped onions in olive oil for 2–3 minutes. Add garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper; sauté for another 2–3 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and add chicken breasts with chopped green chiles; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for 20 minutes.
- While chicken cooks, cut corn off the cobs. Once chicken is cooked through, remove from pot and shred.
- Stir shredded chicken back into the pot along with corn. Mix in sour cream and shredded cheese while sprinkling cornstarch to thicken.
- Simmer for another 3–5 minutes until thickened; stir in lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg