Description
Mexican Street Corn White Chicken Chili is a heartwarming dish that brings together the sweetness of corn and tender chicken in a creamy, flavorful broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings, this chili is sure to impress your guests with its vibrant flavors and comfort. Each bowl serves up memories of summer barbecues, making it a delightful addition to your recipe repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 can (15 oz) sweet corn (or 2 cups frozen corn)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium red onion, chopped
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop the onion and cilantro.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the chopped onion in olive oil until soft and translucent.
- Add the chicken breasts and chicken broth; bring to a simmer for about 15 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken, shred it using two forks, and return it to the pot.
- Stir in the cream cheese until melted and well incorporated into the broth.
- Add sweet corn, cumin, and chili powder; let simmer for an additional 10 minutes to meld flavors.
- Serve hot with lime wedges and cilantro sprinkled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg