Description
Introducing our Mexican Street Corn Chicken Chili Recipe, a delightful dish that brings together the creamy and zesty flavors reminiscent of traditional Mexican street corn. This hearty chili features tender chicken simmered in a flavorful broth, complemented by fresh corn and a blend of spices that create a warm, comforting meal. Perfect for gatherings or cozy family nights, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also customizable with your favorite garnishes. Get ready to impress your friends and family with a bowl full of vibrant taste!
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 over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté chopped onions for 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, cumin, oregano, and cayenne; cook for another 2–3 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and add whole chicken breasts along with chopped green chiles. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer for about 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- While the chicken cooks, cut fresh corn from the cobs into a bowl.
- Remove chicken from the pot once cooked and stir in fresh corn. Shred or chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces before returning it to the pot.
- Add sour cream and shredded cheese while stirring in cornstarch to thicken the chili. Let simmer for an additional 3–5 minutes until thickened.
- Mix in lime juice before serving hot with desired garnishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg