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Street Corn Chicken Chili

Street Corn Chicken Chili

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Warm your soul and delight your taste buds with this comforting Street Corn Chicken Chili. This one-pot wonder effortlessly combines the creamy goodness of Mexican street corn with the heartiness of white chicken chili. Featuring tender ground chicken, fresh corn, zesty spices, and a splash of lime, it’s a dish that’s both filling and refreshing. Perfect for weeknights or family gatherings, this chili is quick to prepare and even better as leftovers. Top it with your favorite garnishes for a personalized touch!

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 3 to 4 jalapeño peppers, seeds removed and diced
  • 6 to 8 ears corn on the cob, kernels cut from cob
  • kosher salt, to taste
  • pepper, to taste
  • 6 to 8 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 pounds ground chicken
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 3/4 cup your favorite beef broth, optional
  • 1 tablespoon chicken base
  • a few dashes hot sauce, of choice
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice

Instructions

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, sauté diced onion, jalapeños, corn kernels, salt, and pepper for 7 to 9 minutes until softened.
  2. Add minced garlic, ground chicken, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for an additional 7 to 9 minutes while breaking apart the chicken.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth (and beef broth if using) along with the chicken base. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes.
  4. Stir in hot sauce, sour cream, cilantro, and lime juice; heat for another 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

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