Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Street Corn Chicken Chili, a delightful one-pot dish that effortlessly combines the heartiness of chicken chili with the sweet crunch of Mexican street corn. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy family dinner or a lively game day gathering. With its creamy texture and zesty toppings like cilantro and cotija cheese, this chili will impress your guests while making clean-up a breeze. In just over an hour, you can serve up a delicious meal that warms the soul and satisfies hungry appetites.
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, to taste
- 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
- 3/4 cup your favorite beer (optional)
- 1 tablespoon chicken base (I used Better Than Bouillon)
- a few dashes hot sauce of choice
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chopped cilantro
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- Optional toppings: more cilantro, crumbled cotija cheese, chili powder, lime wedges
Instructions
- In a large soup pot over medium heat, sauté diced onion, jalapenos, corn kernels, salt, and pepper for 7 to 9 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic, ground chicken, chili powder, paprika, cumin, and more salt and pepper. Cook for another 7 to 9 minutes until chicken is browned.
- Add chicken broth and beer (if using) to the pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes.
- Mix in hot sauce, sour cream, chopped cilantro, and lime juice; cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg