Description
A hearty, creamy twist on white chicken chili infused with the bold flavors of Mexican street corn. This cozy dish combines tender chicken, roasted corn, green chiles, and warming spices — finished with cotija cheese and fresh lime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 (4 oz) can diced green chiles
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 (15 oz) can white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15 oz) can corn kernels or 1 1/2 cups fire-roasted corn
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese (plus more for topping)
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and sauté until soft, about 4–5 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add shredded chicken, green chiles, chicken broth, white beans, corn, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a simmer and cook for 15–20 minutes to allow flavors to blend.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in cream cheese until fully melted and incorporated.
- Stir in sour cream, cilantro, cotija cheese, and lime juice. Simmer for 5 more minutes.
- Serve hot, topped with extra cotija, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime if desired.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quicker prep.
- To add heat, include diced jalapeño or a dash of hot sauce.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day as the flavors deepen.
- Can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw and reheat gently on the stove.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: mexican street corn chili, white chicken chili, creamy chicken soup, elote chili, comfort food