🍲 Street Corn Chicken Chili 🌽 "Bring your family together with a warm, hearty bowl of goodness!" 🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️ - 1 lb chicken breast, diced - 1 yellow onion, chopped - 2 tablespoons olive oil - 3 cups chicken broth - 1 can (14 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes - 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained - 1 can (15 oz) corn kernels, drained (or 1½ cups fresh or frozen corn) - 1 cup heavy cream - 4 oz cream cheese, softened - 1 tablespoon chili powder - 1 teaspoon paprika - 1 teaspoon ground cumin - 1 teaspoon garlic powder - ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste) - ½ teaspoon black pepper - ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese - Optional toppings: chopped cilantro, lime wedges, green onions, additional cheddar cheese 🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳 1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add diced chicken and cook until lightly browned on all sides, around 5-6 minutes. Remove from the pot and set aside. 2. In the same pot, sauté the chopped onion until it becomes soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes. 3. Toss in the chili powder, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper, stirring until fragrant, about 1 minute. 4. Add chicken broth, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, black beans, and corn into the pot. Stir everything together. 5. Return the cooked chicken to the pot. Simmer the mixture gently on low heat for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to mix beautifully. 6. Stir in heavy cream and cream cheese. Whisk until the cream cheese melts completely and the chili becomes creamy and rich. 7. Sprinkle in shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted. 8. Serve warm and garnish with your favorite toppings like cilantro, lime wedges, and green onions for an added burst of freshness! 🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎 - Calories: Approximately 350 per serving - Protein: 25g - Carbohydrates: 20g - Fat: 20g - Fiber: 5g 💡 Tips and Tricks 💡 - Use rotisserie chicken as a quick alternative to save time. - Add a dash of hot sauce or jalapeños for a spicier kick. - For a lighter version, swap heavy cream with half-and-half and reduce cream cheese to 2 oz. - This chili pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or tortilla chips for dipping! ⏳ Preparation time 🕒 Preparation time: 15 minutes | Cooking time: 25 minutes | Servings: 4