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street corn chicken chili
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Street Corn Chicken Chili

This recipe yields a hearty chili featuring chicken and flavors inspired by street corn.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chili Base
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 medium Onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1.5 lb Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cooked and shredded You can use rotisserie chicken.
  • 1 can (15 oz) Black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (15 oz) Great Northern beans or cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (10 oz) Diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
Flavorings
  • 1 cup Frozen or fresh corn kernels
  • 2 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 0.5 tsp Smoked paprika
  • 0.5 tsp Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 0.25 tsp Black pepper
Toppings (Optional)
  • 0.5 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled Or feta cheese.
  • 0.5 cup Cilantro, chopped
  • 1 Lime Lime wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Stir and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the cooked, shredded chicken, black beans, rinsed beans, diced tomatoes with green chilies, and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
  4. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the chili simmer for 20 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine. Stir occasionally.
  5. Stir in the corn kernels, salt, and pepper. Simmer for another 5 minutes, uncovered, until the corn is heated through.
  6. Taste the chili and adjust salt or spices as needed. Serve hot, topped with crumbled Cotija cheese and fresh cilantro. Provide lime wedges for squeezing over the chili.

Notes

If you prefer a creamier texture, stir in 2 tablespoons of cream cheese or sour cream during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

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