Description
Street Corn Chicken Chili is a comforting fusion of smoky street corn and tender chicken, perfect for chilly evenings. This dish invites friends and family to gather around the table, sharing laughter and warm memories. With its vibrant flavors and creamy texture, this chili is not just a meal; it’s an experience that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups canned sweet corn (drained)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Juice of 1 lime
- Optional: 1/2 cup crumbled feta or Cotija cheese
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the onion and mincing the garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté the onion in oil until translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Add chicken breasts, cumin, and smoked paprika; stir to coat and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Pour in chicken broth and sweet corn; bring to a gentle simmer for 20 minutes until chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot with cilantro and lime juice.
- Serve in bowls with optional cheese on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg