Description
A brilliant fusion of zesty elote and hearty comfort food. This chili combines tender shredded chicken with sweet white corn in a velvety, creamy broth. Finished with fresh cilantro and lime, it delivers the iconic flavors of authentic Mexican street corn in a warm, satisfying bowl.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken bone broth
- 2 cups frozen sweet white corn
- 1.5 cups sour cream, 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack
- 1 yellow onion (chopped), 1 jalapeño (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic, 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, 1 lime (juiced)
- 1 tbsp olive oil, 2.5 tbsp cornstarch + 3 tbsp water (slurry)
- 1/2 tbsp oregano, 1/2 tsp chili powder, salt/pepper
Instructions
Aromatics: Sauté onion and jalapeño in olive oil until soft. Stir in garlic, oregano, and chili powder for 1 min.
Poach & Shred: Add broth and chicken breasts; season with salt/pepper. Simmer covered for 10–15 mins until cooked. Remove chicken, shred with forks, and set aside.
Thicken: Whisk cornstarch and water; stir slurry into the pot. Simmer for 2 mins to thicken. Return chicken to pot with frozen corn.
Temper & Finish: Whisk sour cream with 1 cup hot broth before adding to pot (prevents curdling). Turn off heat; stir in sour cream, cheese, cilantro, and lime juice until glossy.
Notes
Bone Broth Advantage: Bone broth adds a richer nutritional profile and a more luxurious mouthfeel compared to standard stock due to its higher gelatin content.
Tempering Step: Do not skip whisking the sour cream with hot broth first. This thermal adjustment prevents the cream from ‘breaking’ or curdling in the soup.
Cheese Texture: Always turn off the heat before adding the Monterey Jack. Residual heat is sufficient for melting; high direct heat can make the cheese stringy or grainy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup / Chili
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 620
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 36
- Cholesterol: 115
Keywords: mexican street corn chili, white chicken chili recipe, elote soup, creamy chicken chili, bone broth recipes