Description
Mexican Street Corn White Chicken Chili is a comforting and flavorful dish that combines the smoky sweetness of corn with tender chicken and zesty spices. This hearty chili is perfect for cozy nights in or festive gatherings, offering an explosion of taste in every bowl. Serve it with cornbread and enjoy the warmth it brings to your table, creating lasting memories with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh corn (or 1 can, drained)
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 3–4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- Salt to taste
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt for serving (optional)
- Fresh cilantro for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté the onion until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, and cumin; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken breasts and chicken broth; bring to a simmer and cook for about 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Shred the chicken directly in the pot using two forks. Stir in fresh corn and lime juice; simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, topped with sour cream or Greek yogurt and cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 75mg