Description
Mexican Street Corn White Chicken Chili combines the comforting warmth of chili with the sweet, smoky essence of Mexican street corn. This creamy, flavorful dish is a crowd-pleaser, perfect for chilly evenings or game day gatherings. With tender chicken and vibrant ingredients, each spoonful brings back memories of joyful food truck days. Whether you’re cooking for family or entertaining friends, this chili will quickly become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cans (4 oz each) canned green chiles (mild or hot)
- 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients on your counter for easy access.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté diced chicken until golden brown (6-8 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic; cook until the onion becomes translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Stir in cumin and chili powder to coat the chicken and onions.
- Pour in chicken broth, green chiles, corn kernels, and cream cheese; mix well and let simmer for about 20 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in lime juice. Adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve in bowls topped with fresh cilantro and optional crushed tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg