Description
A hearty and flavorful white chicken chili inspired by Mexican street corn, featuring tender chicken, sweet corn, and a creamy, smoky, and mildly spicy broth.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
4 cups cooked shredded chicken (about 2 large chicken breasts)
4 cups chicken broth
1 (15 oz) can white beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups frozen or fresh corn kernels
1 cup diced green chilies (canned)
1/2 cup half-and-half or cream
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté diced onion for 4-5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add garlic and jalapeño, cooking for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Stir in cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika, toasting the spices for about 30 seconds.
- Add shredded chicken, chicken broth, white beans, corn, and diced green chilies. Stir to combine.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook uncovered for 20-25 minutes to meld flavors.
- Stir in half-and-half and lime juice. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat and fold in chopped cilantro.
- Serve hot with optional toppings like crumbled queso fresco, chopped green onions, avocado slices, and crunchy tortilla chips.
Notes
Optional: Seed or omit jalapeño for milder heat.
Substitute half-and-half with coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
Use rotisserie chicken to save time.
Swap white beans for cannellini beans for creamier texture.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
Reheat gently on the stove, adding broth or water if it thickens too much.
For vegetarian version, replace chicken with extra beans and use vegetable broth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup, Chili
- Method: Simmering, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
