Description
This Street Corn White Chicken Chili combines tender shredded chicken, sweet corn, and a blend of spices for a hearty and satisfying meal. Easy to prepare for a quick dinner or a comforting gathering, this chili will warm you up from the inside out with its delightful flavors and creamy textures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups frozen corn
- 1 can great northern beans, drained
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup cold water
- 1 ½ cups sour cream
- ½ cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, about 1 lime
- salt and pepper, to taste
- queso fresco, crumbled
- 1 medium jalapeño, diced
- fresh cilantro, chopped
- tortilla strips
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic, oregano, chili powder, and cumin, cooking for 1 more minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- In a medium skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat, add frozen corn, cooking until lightly charred, approximately 5 minutes; remove from heat.
- Once the broth is simmering, stir in the beans, shredded chicken, and charred corn.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into the chili and let simmer for 8 to 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Reduce the heat to low, mixing in sour cream, shredded cheese, and lime juice until fully combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm topped with queso fresco, jalapeño, fresh cilantro, and tortilla strips if desired.
Notes
For added heat, leave the seeds in the jalapeño, or adjust to your preference.
This chili can be made ahead of time and reheated, making it perfect for meal prep.
Top with your favorite toppings for an extra burst of flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
