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Mexican Street Corn Chicken Chili Recipe
We're combining the best elements of White Chicken Chili and classic Mexican Street Corn. This simple Chicken Chili Recipe is loaded zesty flavor!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 8
Calories: 380 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Soup
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 large sweet onion, peeled and chopped
- 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 large jalapeño, 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 (about 4-5 cobs)
- 2 cups sour cream
- 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 lime, juiced
- salt and pepper
- Possible garnishes: More cilantro or shredded cheese, avocado slices, lime wedges, or tortilla chips
Instructions
- Set a large 6-8 quart soup pot (or dutch oven) over medium heat. Add the oil and chopped onions. Saute the onions for 2-3 minutes, stirring. Then add in the garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Saute another 2-3 minutes to soften.
- Add the chicken broth, whole chicken breasts, and chopped green chiles to the pot. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper. Bring to a boil. Then simmer for 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Meanwhile, cut the corn off the cobs and set aside.
- Use tongs to remove the cooked chicken from the pot. Add the corn, to the pot and stir. Then chop or shred the chicken breasts, and place the meat back into the pot.
- Stir in the sour cream and shredded cheese. Stir rapidly as you sprinkle the cornstarch over the top of the chili. (Stirring fast helps reduce clumps.)
- Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the chili base thickens. Then turn off the heat and stir in the lime juice. Ladle into bowls and serve with your favorite garnishes.
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Notes
- Frozen Corn - Yes, you can use frozen corn instead of fresh corn cobs. Yet fresh always tastes better!
Nutrition Information
Serving
1.25cups
Calories
380kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
97mg
(32%)
Sodium
755mg
(31%)
Potassium
770mg
(22%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
822IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
30mg
(33%)
Calcium
214mg
(21%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 380
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.25cups | |
| Calories | 380kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 97mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 755mg | 31% |
| Potassium | 770mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 822IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 30mg | 33% |
| Calcium | 214mg | 21% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.