Description
This Street Corn White Chicken Chili is a delightful blend of spices, chicken, and sweet corn that creates an irresistible comfort food. It’s perfect for a quick, satisfying dinner with a punch of flavor. Bursting with delicious ingredients like rotisserie chicken, beans, and fresh toppings, this chili is a go-to for those seeking easy, homemade meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups frozen corn
- 1 can (15 ounces) great northern beans, drained
- 3 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup cold water
- 1 ½ cups sour cream
- ½ cup monterey jack cheese, shredded
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice, about 1 lime
- salt and pepper, to taste
- queso fresco, crumbled
- 1 medium jalapeño, diced
- fresh cilantro, chopped
- tortilla strips
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
- Incorporate garlic, oregano, chili powder, and cumin into the pot and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and let the mixture simmer gently.
- In a separate skillet, heat the remaining tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat and add the frozen corn. Cook until lightly charred, about 5 minutes, then set aside.
- Once the broth is simmering, mix in the great northern beans, shredded chicken, and charred corn.
- Combine cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl, whisk until smooth, then add to the chili mixture. Let simmer, stirring occasionally for 8-10 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Reduce heat to low and mix in sour cream, shredded cheese, and lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm with queso fresco, diced jalapeño, chopped cilantro, and tortilla strips on top.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add more diced jalapeños or a dash of hot sauce.
Feel free to use any leftover rotisserie chicken for convenience.
This chili can be made ahead and reheated for easy meals throughout the week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 508
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 897mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 67mg
