Description

Looking for a creamy, cozy meal that feels like a fiesta in every bite? This Mexican Street Corn White Chicken Chili is your next go-to comfort food that delivers big flavors with minimal effort. Blending the sweetness of corn with tender chicken, rich cream, and smoky spices, it’s a mash-up of white chicken chili and elote that satisfies every craving. This easy recipe is perfect for a quick dinner, weeknight meal, or hearty lunch, and it doubles as an excellent meal prep idea or game-day dish. Whether you’re after dinner ideas, comfort food recipes, or a crowd-pleasing chili, this dish is your answer.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 medium yellow onion, finely diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

4 cups cooked shredded chicken

1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed

1 can (15 oz) fire-roasted corn or regular corn, drained

1 can (4 oz) diced green chilies

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 cup cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup heavy cream or whole milk

Juice of 1 lime

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh chopped cilantro for garnish

Optional toppings: shredded cheese, tortilla strips, jalapeño slices, avocado

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onions and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, cumin, paprika, chili powder, and oregano. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

2. Add shredded chicken, white beans, corn, and green chilies to the pot. Mix everything together to coat with spices.

3. Pour in chicken broth. Bring to a gentle boil, reduce heat, and let simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes.

4. Lower heat and stir in softened cream cheese until melted. Add sour cream and heavy cream or milk. Simmer gently for 5 minutes until creamy.

5. Squeeze in lime juice and stir. Taste and adjust salt and pepper. If desired, thin with extra broth.

6. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro, sour cream, shredded cheese, or tortilla strips.

Notes

For added smokiness, use fire-roasted corn and smoked paprika.

Add lime juice only after the dairy to prevent curdling.

If using frozen corn, thaw and drain it first to maintain creamy texture.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Mexican-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1.5 cups
Calories: 420
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 680mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 95mg

Keywords: Mexican street corn chili, white chicken chili, creamy chicken chili, quick dinner, hearty soup