Description
This hearty and flavorful Street Corn Chicken Chili combines tender chicken, sweet corn, and a creamy, slightly smoky broth. It’s the perfect comfort food with a unique twist on classic chili.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb chicken breast or thighs, boneless and skinless, cubed
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (15 oz) sweet corn, drained
1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional for garnish)
1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese (optional for garnish)
Lime wedges (optional for serving)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-6 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until the onion is softened.
- Stir in the sweet corn, black beans, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Stir in the softened cream cheese and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cream cheese is fully melted and the chili becomes creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Ladle the chili into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro, cotija cheese, and a squeeze of lime juice if desired.
Notes
For extra heat, add diced jalapeños or hot sauce.
Substitute ground chicken for cubed chicken for a different texture.
For a vegan version, swap chicken for plant-based protein or extra beans and use dairy-free cream cheese.
Additional veggies like bell peppers, zucchini, or sweet potatoes can be added for more substance.
This chili can be made ahead of time and tastes even better the next day.
Store leftover chili in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
You can freeze the chili for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight and reheat on the stovetop.
Greek yogurt or sour cream can be used instead of cream cheese for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
