Name: Street Corn Chicken Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 3 to 4 jalapeño peppers, seeds removed and diced; 6 to 8 ears of corn on the cob, kernels cut from the cob; Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste; 6 to 8 cloves garlic, minced; 2 pounds ground chicken; 3 tablespoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons paprika; 1 tablespoon cumin; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 tablespoon chicken base (such as Better Than Bouillon); A few dashes of hot sauce of choice; 1 cup sour cream; 1 cup chopped cilantro; 3 tablespoons lime juice; Optional toppings: more cilantro, crumbled cotija cheese, chili powder, lime wedges

Description

A comforting chili combining the sweetness of corn with bold spices and ground chicken for a delightful meal.

Ingredients

Scale

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 to 4 jalapeño peppers, seeds removed and diced
6 to 8 ears of corn on the cob, kernels cut from the cob
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
6 to 8 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds ground chicken
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons paprika
1 tablespoon cumin
4 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon chicken base (such as Better Than Bouillon)
A few dashes of hot sauce of choice
1 cup sour cream
1 cup chopped cilantro
3 tablespoons lime juice
Optional toppings: more cilantro, crumbled cotija cheese, chili powder, lime wedges

Instructions

Set a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the olive oil, followed by the diced onion, diced jalapeños, corn kernels, kosher salt, and black pepper.
Cook for 7 to 9 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften and the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and ground chicken. Add the chili powder, paprika, cumin, and additional salt and pepper as needed.
Cook for another 7 to 9 minutes, using a spatula to break apart the chicken as it browns.
Pour in the chicken broth and mix in the chicken base. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce to medium-low. Simmer uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes.
Stir in the hot sauce, sour cream, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes until creamy.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more chili powder, salt, or pepper if desired.
Ladle chili into bowls and garnish with extra cilantro, crumbled cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime wedges. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

For added texture, consider adding black beans or kidney beans. Experiment with different chili powders for varied flavor profiles.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop Cooking
Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 400
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 500mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 26g
Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: chili, street corn, chicken chili, comfort food, Mexican recipes