Description

This Mexican Street Corn White Chicken Chili is a comforting, creamy bowl of goodness inspired by the flavors of elote. Packed with tender chicken, sweet corn, white beans, and a cheesy lime-spiked broth, it’s a cozy weeknight dinner that’s easy to make and full of street-food flair.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small onion, chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 (4 oz) can green chiles

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

3 cups chicken broth

2 cups cooked shredded chicken

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

1 1⁄2 cups corn kernels (fresh, frozen, or canned and drained)

4 oz cream cheese, cubed

1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese

2 tablespoons lime juice

Salt and pepper to taste

Cotija cheese, for topping

Chopped cilantro, for topping

Lime wedges, for serving

Tortilla chips or Tajín, optional for garnish

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened and fragrant.

2. Stir in green chiles, cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1–2 minutes to bloom the spices.

3. Pour in the chicken broth. Add white beans and corn. Stir and simmer for 5 minutes.

4. Add shredded chicken and cream cheese. Stir gently until the cheese is melted and the broth is creamy.

5. Mix in pepper jack cheese and fresh lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

6. Let the chili simmer for 10–15 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally.

7. Serve hot, topped with cotija cheese, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges. Add crushed tortilla chips or Tajín for an extra kick.

Notes

For extra flavor, roast or char the corn before adding it to the pot.

If reheating from frozen, thaw in the fridge overnight and warm slowly to preserve creaminess.

Adjust spice level by swapping pepper jack for Monterey Jack or adding jalapeños.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Soup/Chili
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 390
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 850mg
Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 28g
Cholesterol: 75mg

Keywords: chicken chili, street corn, creamy chili, white bean chili