Description
Discover the delicious fusion of flavors in our Street Corn Chicken Chili Recipe. This vibrant dish combines zesty Mexican street corn with hearty ground chicken, creating a creamy and slightly spicy chili that’s perfect for any gathering or a cozy weeknight dinner. Bursting with fresh ingredients like sweet corn and cilantro, this chili is not only comforting but also nutritious. Whether served as a main course or as a delightful side, it’s guaranteed to impress family and friends alike. Plus, with quick preparation and cooking times, you can enjoy this crowd-pleaser in just over an hour!
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
- 6 to 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 1 cup sour cream
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- A few dashes hot sauce of choice
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chicken base (such as Better Than Bouillon)
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- More cilantro (optional)
- Crumbled cotija cheese (optional)
- Chili powder (optional)
- Lime wedges (optional)
Instructions
- In a large soup pot over medium heat, sauté onion, jalapenos, corn kernels, and seasonings in olive oil until soft.
- Stir in minced garlic and ground chicken. Add spices and cook until chicken is browned.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Mix in sour cream, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and hot sauce; cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until creamy.
- Serve hot with optional garnishes like cilantro or lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg