Street Corn Chicken Chili
Street Corn Chicken Chili is a delicious and hearty dish that combines tender chicken with sweet corn, black beans, and vibrant spices. Perfect for cozy evenings or family gatherings, this chili is straightforward to prepare and bursting with flavor. Serve it hot with your favorite toppings for a delightful meal that warms the heart.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (or frozen)
- 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 2 tsp chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté chopped onion for about 5 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then add to the pot. Brown on both sides, about 6 minutes per side.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, black beans, corn, chicken broth, cumin powder, and chili powder. Mix well.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes.
- Remove the chicken; shred it using two forks and return it to the pot.
- Stir in freshly squeezed lime juice before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg