Description
Street Corn Chicken Chili is a vibrant and hearty dish that beautifully marries the rich flavors of creamy Mexican street corn with the satisfying comfort of white chicken chili. This one-pot wonder is perfect for cozy family dinners or as a crowd-pleaser at gatherings. The delightful combination of spices, fresh corn, and tender chicken creates a flavorful experience that everyone will love. With the option to customize toppings, this chili is not only delicious but also nutritious and easy to prepare, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 diced onion
- 3 to 4 diced jalapeño peppers
- 6 to 8 ears of corn (kernels removed)
- 6 to 8 cloves minced garlic
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup sour cream
- Fresh cilantro and lime juice for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, jalapeños, corn kernels, salt, and pepper. Cook for about 7 to 9 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and ground chicken, seasoning with chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 7 to 9 minutes while breaking apart the chicken.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for approximately 25 to 30 minutes.
- Finally, mix in hot sauce, sour cream, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg