Description
This creamy Mexican Corn White Chicken Chili combines comforting flavors with vibrant street corn, perfect for cozy nights or lively gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts (Shredded rotisserie chicken can be used.)
- 1 large Yellow Onion (Chopped.)
- 1 medium Jalapeño (Chopped; adjust for heat preference.)
- 4 cups Chicken Bone Broth (Vegetable broth as a vegetarian option.)
- 3 cloves Garlic (Minced or garlic powder as an alternative.)
- 2 teaspoons Dried Oregano (Substitute with fresh if available.)
- 2 tablespoons Chili Powder (Adjust for spice level.)
- 2 tablespoons Cornstarch (Mixed with water to thicken.)
- 2 tablespoons Water (For cornstarch mixture.)
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (For sautéing.)
- 1 cup Sour Cream (Dairy-free option available.)
- 1 cup Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese (Or a cheese blend.)
- 2 cups Frozen Sweet White Corn (Fresh corn can be used when in season.)
- 1 juice Lime (Substitute with lemon juice if needed.)
- 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro (Omit if not a favorite.)
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your ingredients, chopping onion, jalapeño, and garlic. Shred the chicken if not using rotisserie.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, jalapeño, and garlic and sauté for about 5 minutes.
- Add chicken, chicken broth, corn, oregano, and chili powder. Stir and bring to a gentle boil, then simmer for 5-10 minutes.
- Simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes until chicken is cooked through at 165°F.
- Remove chicken, shred and return to pot, stirring well.
- Whisk cornstarch and water in a bowl; stir into chili and cook until thickened.
- Lower heat and stir in sour cream, lime juice, and cheese. Mix until combined.
- Serve with garnishes like bacon, cotija cheese, avocado, cilantro, and lime.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg