Description
A hearty chicken chili inspired by street corn flavors, suitable for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 bell peppers (any color), chopped
- 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 can (15 ounces) corn, drained
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (4 ounces) diced green chilies, undrained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For Garnish: Cotija cheese, lime wedges, cilantro
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and bell peppers; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add chicken pieces to the pot. Cook until lightly browned on all sides.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, green chilies, and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the heavy cream or half-and-half. Simmer uncovered for another 10 minutes, allowing the chili to thicken slightly.
- Stir in the Monterey Jack cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt and pepper to your preference.
- Serve hot, topped with crumbled Cotija cheese, a squeeze of lime juice, and fresh cilantro.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor boost, roast the corn kernels in a dry skillet before adding them to the chili.
- If you prefer shredded chicken, cook the chicken breasts whole in the broth, then shred them before returning them to the pot in step 4.
- Adjust the amount of green chilies or add a pinch of cayenne pepper for more heat.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 35
- Cholesterol: 100
Keywords: street corn, chicken chili, cozy dinner, comfort food, Mexican inspired, easy chili