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A vibrant bowl of Mexican street corn white chicken chili topped with fresh cilantro and crumbled queso fresco, served with a side of corn tortillas, colorful peppers and a spoon on a rustic wooden table.

Easy Mexican Street Corn Chicken Chili

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A simple, hearty, and flavorful white chicken chili with a Mexican twist, featuring sweet corn and smoky spices.

  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can sweet corn, drained
  • 1 can white beans, drained
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Queso fresco or shredded cheese for topping
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
  3. Stir in diced onion and garlic, cook until translucent.
  4. Add cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper, cook for 1 minute.
  5. Pour in chicken broth, add sweet corn and white beans.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
  7. Serve hot, topped with cheese and fresh cilantro.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, add a splash of lime juice before serving.
  • Use quick-cooking chicken for faster meal prep.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 350 Kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg