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Street Corn Chicken Chili

Savory Street Corn Chicken Chili for Cozy Weeknight Dinners

This Street Corn Chicken Chili combines tender chicken, sweet corn, and zesty peppers in a rich broth, perfect for cozy weeknight dinners.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 large Onion, diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
For the Vegetables
  • 1 large Red Bell Pepper, chopped
  • 1 large Green Bell Pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium Jalapeño, seeded and minced
For the Protein & Beans
  • 1 pound Ground Chicken can substitute with ground turkey or beef
  • 1 can Black Beans
For the Flavor
  • 15 oz Fire-Roasted Tomatoes
  • 2 cups Corn Kernels fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 2 tablespoons Chili Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • to taste Salt and Black Pepper
For the Broth
  • 2 cups Chicken Broth
For the Creaminess
  • 1 cup Sour Cream or dairy-free sour cream
For the Garnish
  • 1 bunch Cilantro, chopped
  • ½ cup Cotija Cheese, crumbled or feta cheese
  • 1 Juice of Lime
  • to serve Tortilla Chips

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Street Corn Chicken Chili
  1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 large diced onion, sautéing for about 3 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
  2. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves along with chopped red and green bell peppers, and a minced jalapeño. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the peppers soften.
  3. Add 1 pound of ground chicken to the pot, breaking it up. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned.
  4. Mix in 1 can of black beans, 15 ounces of fire-roasted tomatoes, and 2 cups of corn kernels. Add 2 tablespoons of chili powder, 1 tablespoon of ground cumin, and 1 teaspoon of paprika, along with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in 1 cup of sour cream.
  7. Fold in chopped cilantro and the juice of 1 lime.
  8. Ladle into bowls and top with crumbled cotija cheese and additional cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

This dish can be made ahead of time for better flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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