Description
Street Corn Chicken Chili is a vibrant and hearty dish that perfectly marries the comforting flavors of white chicken chili with the zesty essence of Mexican street corn. This delicious one-pot meal is not only simple to prepare, making it ideal for busy weeknights or gatherings, but it also allows for customization with various toppings. Packed with lean ground chicken, fresh vegetables, and a medley of spices, this chili offers a satisfying experience that will leave everyone at your table asking for seconds. Whether enjoyed as a main course or served in smaller portions as an appetizer, Street Corn Chicken Chili is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion (diced)
- 3 to 4 jalapeno peppers (seeds removed and diced)
- 6 to 8 ears corn on the cob (kernels cut from cob)
- Kosher salt
- pepper
- 6 to 8 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3/4 cup your favorite beef broth (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chicken base
- A few dashes hot sauce of choice
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- In a large soup pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté diced onion, jalapenos, and corn kernels with salt and pepper for 7 to 9 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and ground chicken, along with chili powder, paprika, cumin, and additional salt and pepper. Cook for another 7 to 9 minutes until the chicken is browned.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes. Stir in hot sauce, sour cream, cilantro, and lime juice; cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes.
- Taste for seasoning before serving hot with optional toppings like extra cilantro or crumbled cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg