Description
Street Corn Chicken Chili is a vibrant and comforting dish that beautifully combines the creamy richness of white chicken chili with the zesty flavors of Mexican street corn. This one-pot wonder is not only easy to prepare, making it perfect for weeknight dinners, but also a crowd-pleaser for festive gatherings or game day parties. Packed with lean protein, fresh vegetables, and spices, this chili promises a delightful burst of flavor in every spoonful. Customize it with your favorite toppings for an added personal touch!
Ingredients
- 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 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, sauté diced onion, jalapeños, corn, salt, and pepper for 7 to 9 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and ground chicken along with chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 7 to 9 minutes until chicken is no longer pink.
- Pour in chicken broth and optional beef broth; add chicken base. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Stir in hot sauce, sour cream, chopped cilantro, and lime juice; cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes. Adjust seasoning if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added spice, include more jalapeños or adjust the amount of chili powder according to your preference. Feel free to substitute ground turkey or beef for the ground chicken if desired. Fresh corn enhances flavor; however, frozen corn can be used as a convenient alternative.