Mexican Street Corn White Chicken Chili: Easy Comfort in a Bowl
A delicious and comforting Mexican Street Corn White Chicken Chili that brings warmth to your dining table.
Equipment
- large heavy-bottomed pot
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 medium jalapeno, diced
- 4 cups chicken bone broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 tablespoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups frozen sweet white corn
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 medium lime, juice
- 1.5 cups sour cream
- 0.5 cup shredded monterey jack cheese (can use a blend of monterey jack and mild cheddar)
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 3 tablespoons water
Optional Toppings
- cotija cheese
- bacon crumbles
- tortilla strips
- sliced avocado
Instructions
Cooking Instructions
- Heat a large, heavy bottomed pot on medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the onion and jalapeno until the onion begins to soften. Then add garlic, oregano, and chili powder, stir until completely combined and add the broth, chicken, and salt and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer and cover for 10-15 minutes or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Meanwhile, combine the cornstarch and the water in a small bowl.
- When the chicken is finished cooking, transfer it to a plate and shred with two forks. Add the shredded chicken back into the pot with the sour cream, shredded cheese, cilantro, corn, and lime juice. Mix until fully combined, then add the cornstarch mixture and stir well until fully combined. Simmer for 10 minutes uncovered to thicken, stir occasionally.
- To serve, divide between bowls and top with bacon, cotija cheese crumbles, tortilla strips, and sliced avocado.
Notes
For more of a smoky flavor, try charring the jalapeños in a hot skillet before dicing. Mix ½ a cup of bacon or ½ a tablespoon of smoked paprika into the chili for a deeper flavor profile. Add cannellini beans for a thicker chili, you can even mash them into a paste in a food processor and add it to your broth to make it really thick!
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 342kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 27gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 88mgSodium: 259mgPotassium: 577mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 550IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 155mgIron: 1mg
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