Description
This Mexican Street Corn White Chicken Chili is creamy, zesty, and loaded with flavor. Made with tender shredded chicken, sweet corn, jalapeño, and a cheesy, sour cream base, this comforting chili comes together in under an hour. Perfect for cozy weeknights or feeding a crowd!
Ingredients
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2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
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2 cups frozen sweet white corn (or fresh grilled corn)
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1 jalapeño, diced (seeds optional)
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1 medium onion, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp chili powder
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1 tsp oregano
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4 cups chicken broth
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1 cup Monterey Jack cheese, shredded (optional mix with cheddar)
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½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
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¼ cup cilantro, chopped
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Juice of 1 lime
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2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry for thickening)
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Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings: Cotija cheese, crispy bacon crumbles, tortilla strips, avocado slices
Instructions
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Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion and jalapeño; sauté 5 minutes until softened.
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Stir in garlic, chili powder, and oregano; cook for 1 minute, stirring often.
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Add chicken breasts and chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer 10–15 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
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Remove chicken, shred with two forks (or stand mixer), then return to the pot.
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Stir in sour cream, cheese, corn, cilantro, and lime juice. Cook until creamy and smooth.
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Mix cornstarch with water, add to pot, and simmer uncovered 10 minutes to thicken.
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Ladle into bowls and serve with toppings of choice.
Notes
For extra heat, leave jalapeño seeds in or swap with serrano.
Rotisserie chicken works great for a shortcut!
Freezes well — just add sour cream after reheating for best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Soup, Chili
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg