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Street Corn Chicken Chili

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Street Corn Chicken Chili is a vibrant and hearty dish that perfectly marries the comforting elements of white chicken chili with the lively flavors of Mexican street corn. This one-pot meal is not just easy to prepare, but it also boasts a rich tapestry of spices and fresh ingredients that will leave everyone at your dinner table asking for seconds. With a quick prep time and minimal cleanup, this chili is ideal for casual family dinners or festive gatherings. Enjoy the blend of sweet corn, tender ground chicken, and zesty spices that make this dish a standout comfort food option.

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, pepper
  • 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 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. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, jalapenos, corn kernels, kosher salt, and pepper. Sauté for 7 to 9 minutes until veggies soften.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and ground chicken along with chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt, and pepper. Cook for another 7 to 9 minutes, breaking apart the chicken until fully cooked.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and optional beef broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for 25 to 30 minutes.
  4. Mix in hot sauce, sour cream, chopped cilantro, and lime juice. Cook for an additional 5 to 10 minutes before serving.

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