Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Mexican Street Corn Chicken Chili Recipe, where the comforting essence of traditional white chicken chili meets the sweetness and zest of Mexican street corn. This delightful dish is perfect for family dinners, game day gatherings, or any occasion where you want to showcase an unforgettable meal. Bursting with fresh ingredients like tender chicken, sweet corn, and jalapeños, every spoonful is a fiesta of taste that will leave everyone craving more. Plus, it’s easy to prepare and can be customized with your favorite garnishes for a touch of personalization.
Ingredients
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- 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 ounce chopped green chiles, mild or medium
- 4 cups fresh corn cut off the cob
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 lime, juiced
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onions for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, cumin, oregano, and cayenne; cook until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and add whole chicken breasts and green chiles. Season with salt and pepper; bring to a boil then simmer for 20 minutes.
- While chicken cooks, cut corn off the cob. After 20 minutes, shred chicken and return it to the pot along with corn.
- Stir in sour cream and shredded cheese; sprinkle cornstarch evenly while stirring to avoid clumps.
- Simmer for an additional 3-5 minutes until thickened; stir in lime juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg