Description
Mexican Street Corn White Chicken Chili is a vibrant and creamy dish that combines tender chicken, sweet corn, and zesty spices for a delightful flavor experience. Perfect for cozy nights or gatherings, this chili is easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a comforting meal that warms the heart and brings everyone to the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups sweet corn (fresh or frozen)
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
- 8 oz cream cheese (full-fat)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; cook in a large pot over medium heat until golden brown (6-7 minutes per side). Remove and let rest.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onions and minced garlic until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth, add corn and green chiles, bring to a simmer.
- Stir in cream cheese until melted and creamy.
- Add lime juice, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper; simmer for 10 minutes.
- Shred chicken into bite-sized pieces; stir back into the pot.
- Garnish with cilantro and cheddar cheese before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 90mg