Description
Experience a fiesta in a bowl with this Mexican Street Corn White Chicken Chili! Bursting with vibrant flavors from sweet corn, tender chicken, and creamy broth, this dish is perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings. It’s easy to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends with its rich taste and colorful toppings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh corn (or 1 can, drained)
- 1 can (4 oz) canned green chiles
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cilantro (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Chop onion and garlic; measure spices.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onion and garlic until translucent (3-4 minutes).
- Add chicken breasts and sear until browned on both sides (about 5 minutes per side).
- Stir in corn, green chiles, chicken broth, cream cheese, cumin, chili powder, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Cover the pot and simmer for 20-25 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken from the pot and shred with two forks before returning it to the chili.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings like cilantro or crushed tortilla chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg