Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Street Corn Chicken Chili Recipe, a creamy and slightly spicy dish that brings the essence of zesty Mexican street corn right to your table. This hearty chili features tender ground chicken, sweet corn, and a medley of warming spices, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings. With its bright notes of cilantro and lime, every bite is sure to impress family and friends alike. Plus, this recipe is quick to prepare, ensuring you can enjoy a satisfying meal without spending hours in the kitchen.
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
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 6 to 8 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 pounds ground chicken
- 3 tablespoons chili powder
- 2 tablespoons paprika
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon chicken base (such as Better Than Bouillon)
- A few dashes hot sauce of choice
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, jalapeños, corn kernels, salt, and pepper; sauté for 7 to 9 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and ground chicken; sprinkle in chili powder, paprika, cumin, and additional seasoning. Cook for another 7 to 9 minutes until browned.
- Pour in chicken broth and stir in chicken base; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and let simmer uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes until thickened.
- Mix in hot sauce, sour cream, chopped cilantro, and lime juice; cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until creamy.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like extra cilantro or cheese.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg