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Street-Corn-White-Chicken-Chili-Recipe

Street Corn White Chicken Chili

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  • Author: Peter
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

Savor the bold flavors of Street Corn White Chicken Chili. This dish combines tender shredded chicken, hearty beans, and sweet corn in a creamy, dreamy sauce. Perfect for a quick dinner or comforting meal, it’s easy to prepare and packed with deliciousness.


Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 cups frozen corn
  • 1 can great northern beans, drained
  • 3 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ¼ cup cold water
  • 1 ½ cups sour cream
  • ½ cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, about 1 lime
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • queso fresco, crumbled
  • 1 medium jalapeño, diced
  • fresh cilantro, chopped
  • tortilla strips

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced onion and sauté until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in garlic, oregano, chili powder, and cumin, cooking for 1 more minute.
  4. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. In a separate skillet, heat the remaining olive oil over medium-high heat. Add frozen corn and cook until lightly charred, about 5 minutes. Set aside.
  6. Once the broth simmers, add beans, shredded chicken, and charred corn.
  7. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with cold water until smooth, then stir into the chili. Simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until thickened.
  8. Reduce heat to low, mixing in sour cream, shredded cheese, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  9. Serve warm, topping with queso fresco, diced jalapeño, cilantro, and tortilla strips if desired.

Notes

For extra richness, use more shredded cheese when serving.
Feel free to add more vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini.
To increase the heat, add more diced jalapeño.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 370
  • Sugar: 4 g
  • Sodium: 850 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 20 g
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg