Description
Experience a delightful fusion of flavors with our Street Corn Chicken Chili Recipe! This hearty dish combines the vibrant taste of Mexican street corn with the comforting warmth of chicken chili. It’s an easy-to-make recipe that can be prepared in just over an hour, perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. The creamy texture and slightly spicy kick make it a crowd-pleaser, while its colorful ingredients ensure it looks as good as it tastes. Customize your chili with various toppings and serve alongside your favorite sides for a satisfying meal everyone will love.
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
- In a large soup pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion, jalapeños, corn, salt, and pepper for 7 to 9 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and ground chicken; stir in chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for 7 to 9 minutes until chicken is browned.
- Pour in chicken broth and add chicken base; bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Stir in hot sauce, sour cream, cilantro, and lime juice; cook for another 5 to 10 minutes.
- Serve hot in bowls garnished with additional cilantro or toppings of your choice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg