Name: Street Corn Chicken Chili
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 3 to 4 jalapeno peppers, seeds removed and diced; 6 to 8 ears corn on the cob, kernels cut from cob; Kosher salt and black 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; 1 tablespoon chicken base (such as Better Than Bouillon); A few dashes hot sauce of choice; 1 cup sour cream; 1 cup chopped cilantro; 3 tablespoons lime juice; Optional toppings: extra cilantro, crumbled cotija cheese, chili powder, lime wedges

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
3 to 4 jalapeno peppers, seeds removed and diced
6 to 8 ears corn on the cob, kernels cut from cob
Kosher salt and black 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
1 tablespoon chicken base (such as Better Than Bouillon)
A few dashes hot sauce of choice
1 cup sour cream
1 cup chopped cilantro
3 tablespoons lime juice
Optional toppings: extra cilantro, crumbled cotija cheese, chili powder, lime wedges

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Instructions

Set a large soup pot over medium heat. Add olive oil, diced onion, diced jalapenos, corn kernels, kosher salt, and black pepper. Cook for 7-9 minutes until vegetables soften and onion becomes translucent.
Stir in minced garlic and ground chicken. Add chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook 7-9 minutes, breaking up chicken as it browns.
Pour in chicken broth and stir in chicken base. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes to thicken and develop flavors.
Stir in hot sauce, sour cream, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Cook 5-10 minutes until creamy and well combined. Adjust seasoning as needed.
Ladle chili into bowls and garnish with extra cilantro, crumbled cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime wedges if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

For less heat, use fewer jalapenos or remove all seeds.
Substitute frozen or canned corn if fresh is unavailable (4 1/2 to 6 cups).
Ground turkey or beef can replace ground chicken.
Vegetarian version: use canned white beans and vegetable broth/base.
Adjust seasoning and thickness by adding extra broth or simmering longer if needed.

Author: lina
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Main-course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Diet: Gluten Free

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe (about 1.5 cups)
Calories: 332
Sugar: 6 g
Sodium: 850 mg
Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 27 g
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 27 g
Cholesterol: 90 mg