Mexican Street Corn Chicken Chili (2024)

We’re combining the best elements ofWhite Chicken Chiliand classicMexican Street Corn. This simpleChicken Chili Recipeis loaded with zesty flavor!

Why You’ll Love This Mexican Street Corn Chicken Chili

This is not the first time I’ve shared a chicken chili recipe, and it certainly won’t be the last.

Although we love chilis made with pork and beef,chickenhas a way of making chili approachable for a larger crowd, including those who don’t eat red meat.

Chicken also lifts the heavy flavor profile of most chili recipes, so they taste fresh and bright.

(Check out all our chicken chili recipes at the bottom of the post!)

White Chicken Chili with Corn

Today’s chicken chili recipe is a mash-up of several popular recipes…

• White Chicken Chili
• Mexican Street Corn
• Creamy Corn Chowder

The base of the chili is a perfect marriage of a White Chicken Chili Recipe (minus the beans) and a classic Corn Chowder Recipe.

However, using fresh corn, sour cream, and lime juice gives the chili the distinct flavor of freshly grilled Mexican Chili Roasted Street Corn.

I’m kind of in love with this dish. *wink*

Mexican Street Corn White Chicken Chili

This Chicken and Corn Chili is so comforting and zesty, that you will want to make it again and again!

The sweetness of corn in chili perfectly balances the smoky heat from the jalapeno, green chiles, cumin, and cayenne pepper.

It makes a wonderful leftover, so it’s a greatWeekly Meal Preprecipe….Andit’sgluten-free!

Ready to get started?

Street Corn Chicken Chili Ingredients

• Aromatics – Onions, Garlic Cloves, Jalapeno, and Cilantro. These veggies create a deep underlying flavor in the chili.
• Herbs & Spices – Cumin, Oregano, Cayenne Pepper, Salt, Pepper. For smoky essence and spicy heat.
• Chicken Broth –To add a little extra chicken flavor.
• Chicken Breasts –Place raw chicken breasts in the pot and cook them whole. Then chop or shred the chicken after cooking. It’s easier this way!
• Green Chiles –For extra smoky sweetness.
• Corn on the Cob –Cut the corn off the cob and stir into the chili. Yes, you can use frozen corn, but fresh is always better.
• Sour Cream –For and silky consistency and tangy note.
• Pepper Jack Cheese –To add cheesy goodness and spice.
• Lime –Adds a pop of bright flavor at the end.
• Cornstarch –For thickening.

How To Make Mexican White Chicken Chili

You can make this fabulous Mexican Street Corn Chili just like any other White Chicken Chili variation, substituting the corn for white beans.

1. Prep.Set a large 6-8 quart soup pot (or dutch oven) over medium heat.
2. Saute the veggies.Soften the onions, garlic, jalapenos, and cilantro in the large soup pot.
3. Spice it up!Add the dried spices so they have time to mix and mingle.
4. Cook the chicken.Simmer whole chicken breasts in the broth, until they are cooked through.
5. Chop the chicken.Either chop or shred the chicken breasts.
6. Add the corn.Stir in the corn, chopped chicken, sour cream, cheese, and lime juice.
7. Garnish. Ladle into bowls and garnish. You can garnish with some extra cheese, fresh cilantro, avocado slices, lime wedges, or tortilla chips.

Get the Full (Printable) Mexican Street Corn Chicken Chili Recipe Below. Enjoy!

Tips & Variations

• If you are sensitive to spice, reduce or omit the amount of jalapeño and cayenne pepper you add to this recipe! Start with a little, and add more if you want more spice.
• For a dairy-free recipe, omit the sour cream and cheese, or add some plant-based sour cream and cheese instead! If you fully omit the sour cream, the color will be different and it won’t be creamy, but it will still be delicious!
• For a healthier take, replace the sour cream with plain greek yogurt!
• More corn! If you love corn in chili, feel free to add as much corn as you like!

How Can I Thicken My Mexican Chili Recipe?

It’s best to thicken chicken chili with cornstarch.

You can mix it into a cold liquid ingredient before stirring it into the chili. Or you can sprinkle the cornstarch over the chili as you stir vigorously.

Both these methods help reduce clumps of cornstarch in the chili.

Does Chicken Chili with Corn Freeze Well?

Some chicken chilis freeze better than others.

I don’t like to freeze this one, because it has a heavy dose of dairy in it.

Sometimesdairy-heavysoups, chilis, or sauces have agranular textureafter freezing.

Serving Suggestions

This best chili recipe with corn can be served on its own as a hearty enough meal, but I recommend topping off with a loads of toppings and serving it with a side or two!

Top it off with:

• Avocado Slices
• Lime Wedges
• Fresh Cilantro
• Shredded Cheese
• Sour Cream
• Tortilla Chips

Serve alongside:

• Warm Homemade Tortillas
• Fresh Salsa
• Mexican Corn Dip
• 4 Ingredient Guacamole
• Mexican Caprese Salad
• Limonada Recipe (Brazilian Lemonade)
• Cucumber Agua Fresca

More Fabulous Chili Recipes

• 5-Ingredient Cheesy Chicken Chili
• Paleo White Chicken Chili Recipe
• Paleo Chicken Chili Verde
• Roasted Red Pepper Chicken Chili
• Best Turkey Chili
• New Mexican Pork Chile Verde
• Favorite Beer Chili
• Pumpkin Chili

Other Great Dishes

• Easy Instant Pot Black Beans Soup
• Low Carb Tortillas with Cauliflower and Cheddar Cheese
• Bacon Ranch Jalisco Tacos with Diced Tomatoes
• Adobo Grilled Pork
• Classic Chili con Carneby Errins Kitchen
• Easy Slow CookerVegan Chiliby Jessica in the Kitchen

Check the printable recipe card below for the nutrition facts including calories, carbohydrates, protein, cholesterol, sodium, potassium, fiber, vitamin c, and calcium percentages.