Hearty Mexican Street Corn (Recipe for Printing)
Creamy comfort food featuring fire-roasted corn, shredded chicken, and traditional elote flavors in an easy-to-make one-pot meal.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Base
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1 small red onion, diced
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1 medium jalapeño, seeded and diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 (12 oz.) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
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1 (12 oz.) package fire-roasted frozen corn (or fresh corn)
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1 (4 oz.) can diced green chiles
→ Seasonings
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1 tbsp Tajín seasoning
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2 tsp ground cumin
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2 tsp chili powder
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½ tsp table salt
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¼ tsp finely ground black pepper
→ Liquids & Dairy
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4 cups (32 oz.) chicken stock or low-sodium chicken broth
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2 cups sour cream (full-fat) or Greek yogurt (full-fat)
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½ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
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Juice of one lime
→ Garnish
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¼ cup chopped cilantro
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½ cup crumbled queso fresco
# Steps to Prepare:
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Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the diced red onion and jalapeño, cooking until the onions soften, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add the chicken breasts, fire-roasted corn, and diced green chiles to the pot. Season with Tajín, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
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Pour in the chicken stock and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer, cover, and cook for 25 minutes, allowing the chicken to fully cook and the flavors to meld together.
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Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them into bite-sized pieces using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
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Stir in the sour cream, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, lime juice, and chopped cilantro. Let the soup simmer on low heat for another 3 minutes until everything is well combined and creamy.
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Ladle the soup into bowls and top with crumbled queso fresco.
# Helpful Advice:
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Fire-roasted corn: If you can't find fire-roasted frozen corn, regular frozen or fresh corn will work, but the fire-roasted flavor adds a nice smoky touch.
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Dairy alternatives: For a lighter version, use Greek yogurt in place of sour cream. You can also try a dairy-free alternative if needed.
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Extra heat: For spicier soup, keep the jalapeño seeds or add a dash of hot sauce or crushed red pepper.