Description
Ready to spice up your dinner game? This Mexican Street Corn White Chicken Chili is a creamy, zesty twist on classic comfort food. Loaded with tender chicken, roasted corn, white beans, and finished with a tangy swirl of lime and sour cream, this bowl brings the bold flavors of Mexican street corn right to your kitchen. Whether you’re hunting for easy dinner ideas, a cozy weeknight meal, or hearty food ideas for your next gathering, this quick and easy recipe checks all the boxes. It’s also a fantastic option if you’re craving comforting dishes without the heaviness of traditional chili.
Ingredients
1 lb chicken breast, diced
2 cups roasted corn (frozen, fresh, or canned)
1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
4 oz cream cheese
3 cups chicken broth
1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
1 tbsp lime juice
1/2 cup sour cream (for topping)
Instructions
1. In a large pot, sauté diced onion and garlic in a bit of oil until soft and fragrant.
2. Add diced chicken breast, season with salt, pepper, cumin, and chili powder. Cook until browned.
3. Stir in corn, white beans, green chiles, and chicken broth. Simmer to meld the flavors.
4. Lower heat and stir in cream cheese until fully melted and the chili is creamy.
5. Add lime juice and cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning.
6. Serve hot topped with extra corn, sour cream, cilantro, and a sprinkle of chili powder.
Notes
Roast your corn in a hot skillet or under the broiler for best flavor.
Add more broth if you prefer a thinner chili consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: white chicken chili, street corn chili, creamy chili, chicken corn soup