Best 7 Mexican Corn Chili Recipes

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Embark on a delightful culinary journey with our Mexican corn chili, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This hearty and versatile dish, also known as "Esquites" or "Elote en Vaso," is a beloved Mexican street food that combines tender corn kernels, roasted poblano and jalapeño peppers, and a rich, savory broth infused with aromatic spices. Served in individual cups or bowls, Mexican corn chili is a perfect appetizer, side dish, or light lunch that can be easily customized to your desired level of spiciness. Get ready to experience the vibrant flavors of Mexico with our curated collection of authentic recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic dish. From traditional to modern interpretations, our recipes cater to various dietary preferences, including vegetarian and vegan options, ensuring that everyone can savor the deliciousness of Mexican corn chili. So gather your ingredients, fire up your stove, and let's embark on a culinary adventure that will transport you to the heart of Mexico.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MEXICAN STREET CORN CHICKEN CHILI RECIPE



Mexican Street Corn Chicken Chili Recipe image

We're combining the best elements of White Chicken Chili and classic Mexican Street Corn. This simple Chicken Chili Recipe is loaded the zesty flavor!

Provided by Sommer Collier

Categories     Main Course     Soup

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 large sweet onion, (peeled and chopped)
4-5 cloves garlic, (minced)
1 large jalapeno, (seeded and chopped)
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
7 ounce chopped green chiles, (mild or medium)
4 cups fresh corn cut off the cob ((about 4-5 cobs))
2 cups sour cream
1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 lime, (juiced)
Salt and pepper
Possible garnishes: More cilantro or shredded cheese, avocado slices, lime wedges, or tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Set a large 6-8 quart soup pot (or dutch oven) over medium heat. Add the oil and chopped onions. Saute the onions for 2-3 minutes, stirring. Then add in the garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Saute another 2-3 minutes to soften.
  • Add the chicken broth, whole chicken breasts, and chopped green chiles to the pot. Season with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper. Bring to a boil. Then simmer for 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Meanwhile, cut the corn off the cobs and set aside.
  • Use tongs to remove the cooked chicken from the pot. Add the corn, to the pot and stir. Then chop or shred the chicken breasts, and place the meat back into the pot.
  • Stir in the sour cream and shredded cheese. Stir rapidly as you sprinkle the cornstarch over the top of the chili. (Stirring fast helps reduce clumps.)
  • Simmer for 3-5 minutes until the chili base thickens. Then turn off the heat and stir in the lime juice. Ladle into bowls and serve with your favorite garnishes.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1.25 cups, Calories 380 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Protein 27 g, Fat 20 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 97 mg, Sodium 755 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 8 g

CORN CHILI



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This recipe is one that I have made several times now. It is very tasty and nutritious. It is a little spicy. Can serve with corn bread or over pasta topped with Cheddar cheese.

Provided by BECCAM

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Chili Recipes

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, diced
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 pound frozen corn kernels
2 (14.5 ounce) cans Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained
2 teaspoons chicken bouillon granules
1 cup water
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 ½ cups tomato sauce
2 tablespoons tomato paste

Steps:

  • In a large pot, cook onion in oil over medium heat 1 minute. Stir in cayenne and oregano and cook 1 minute more. Stir in corn, tomatoes, pinto beans, kidney beans, chicken bouillon granules, water, salt, pepper, tomato sauce and tomato paste. Cook, uncovered, until heated through and slightly thickened, 10 to 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.3 calories, Carbohydrate 70.9 g, Fat 6.6 g, Fiber 19.5 g, Protein 18.7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 1309.5 mg, Sugar 11.8 g

MEXICAN CORN



Mexican Corn image

This recipe was given to me by my aunt in Texas, where they like everything hot! Now, my family wants it for holidays, barbeques, or just by itself.

Provided by KBALDRIDGE

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Corn

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (15.25 ounce) cans whole kernel corn, drained
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
¼ cup butter
10 jalapeno peppers, chopped
1 teaspoon garlic salt

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan combine corn, cream cheese, butter, jalapeno peppers and garlic salt. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes or until heated through, stirring constantly after cream cheese begins to melt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 359.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Cholesterol 61.4 mg, Fat 22.7 g, Fiber 4.5 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 13.4 g, Sodium 491.4 mg, Sugar 6.6 g

MEXICAN STYLE CORN



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On the streets of Santa Maria, California, street vendors (think an ice cream man with a 'trash can' full of hot corn on the cob instead of ice cream) roam the sidewalks selling corn on the cob for a dollar an ear! They slide a wooden skewer in one end for you to hold the corn. We crave it often and it's become a regular on our Saturday grill nights! Give it a try. You'll be surprised!

Provided by rOckabLe

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Corn

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 ears corn on the cob, husks and silk removed
¼ cup mayonnaise (such as Hellmann's®/Best Foods®), or to taste - divided
¼ cup margarine in a squeezable container, or to taste - divided
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste - divided
1 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste - divided

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil and gently place ears of corn into the boiling water. Reduce heat to low and simmer until corn is very tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Remove an ear of corn with tongs and spread about 1 tablespoon of mayonnaise all over the kernels. Squeeze about 1 tablespoon of margarine over the ear of corn in a zig-zag line, turning the ear as you squeeze. Generously sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the ear and dust with chili powder. Repeat with remaining ears of corn.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 9.6 mg, Fat 24.7 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 5.2 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 306.2 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

COPYCAT CHILI'S ROASTED STREET CORN RECIPE BY TASTY



Copycat Chili's Roasted Street Corn Recipe by Tasty image

The secret to Chili's roasted street corn is the charred exterior. Without a grill, Katie improvised and roasted the corn in the oven to achieve similar results, then slathered the cob with creamy, spicy mayo and topped it with Cotija cheese and cilantro. If you don't have Cotija, you can substitute grated Parmesan cheese.

Provided by Katie Aubin

Categories     Sides

Time 30m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ear corn, husked
1 tablespoon olive oil
kosher salt, to taste
1 tablespoon sour cream
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
¼ teaspoon chili powder, plus more for garnish
1 tablespoon grated Cotija cheese
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
  • Add the corn to a medium cast iron skillet. Drizzle with the olive oil and season with salt.
  • Roast for 15-20 minutes, until charred on the outside and tender on the inside.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, and chili powder.
  • Remove corn from the oven and let cool slightly. Brush all over with the mayonnaise mixture, then sprinkle with the Cotija, cilantro, and more chili powder.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 422 calories, Carbohydrate 33 grams, Fat 31 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 7 grams

MEXICAN CORN CHILI



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Make and share this Mexican Corn Chili recipe from Food.com.

Provided by DaHomeCooker

Categories     Mexican

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 lb hamburger (browned, crumpled)
1 cup corn
1/2 cup peas
1/2 cup carrot (diced)
1 (12 ounce) can tomatoes (diced)
4 tablespoons cumin
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (for heat) (optional)
4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon garlic (chopped)
1/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)

Steps:

  • Add all ingredients except sour cream and cheddar to large non-stick frying pan on high.
  • Cook on high stirring often to keep from burning.
  • Cook until the vegetables are tender, reduce to low.
  • Add in sour cream and combine.
  • Server over rice with cheddar cheese on top.
  • Serve Hot sauce on the side to kick it up.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207.7, Fat 11.3, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 49.2, Sodium 102.4, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 4.5, Protein 15.9

CHILI VERDE ESQUITES (MEXICAN CORN SALAD)



Chili Verde Esquites (Mexican Corn Salad) image

Chili verde sausages add a wallop of flavor in my version of esquites, a kicked-up Mexican corn salad. We leave half the kernels raw for crunch, and quickly pickle shallots and chilis in lime juice for brightness. Half the Cotija cheese gets added for creaminess while the mixture is hot, and the other half is added as a topping once it's cooled down slightly. -Cara Nicoletti, Seemore Meats & Veggies

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 tablespoons lime juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
6 medium ears sweet corn, husked
2 shallots, sliced into rings
1 serrano pepper, sliced into rings, optional
1 package (12 ounces) Seemore Fully Cooked Chicken Chili Verde Sausages
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled and divided
1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves, divided

Steps:

  • In a large serving bowl, whisk together lime juice and olive oil. Cut kernels off corn cobs. Add half to the serving bowl; stir in shallots and serrano, if desired. Set aside., Crumble sausages into small pieces. In a large cast iron or stainless steel skillet over medium-high heat, cook and stir sausage in canola oil until golden brown, about 5 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer sausage to paper towel. , In same pan, add remaining corn to drippings; cook over high heat, not stirring, until lightly charred on 1 side, 2-3 minutes. Transfer corn to shallot mixture; add sausage and 1/4 cup Cotija cheese. Toss to combine; let stand until cooled to room temperature, 15-20 minutes. Stir in 1/2 cup cilantro. Top with remaining 1/2 cup cilantro and 1/4 cup Cotija cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 229 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 364mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Tips:

  • Fresh is best: For the best flavor, use fresh corn on the cob whenever possible. If you don't have fresh corn, you can use frozen corn, but be sure to thaw it completely before using.
  • Roast the corn: Roasting the corn adds a delicious smoky flavor. You can roast the corn on a grill, in the oven, or even in a skillet. Just be sure to get a nice char on the kernels.
  • Use a variety of chilies: This recipe uses a combination of ancho, guajillo, and chipotle chilies. This gives the chili a complex and flavorful heat. If you don't have all three types of chilies, you can use a single type or a blend of two types.
  • Simmer for flavor: The longer you simmer the chili, the more flavorful it will be. So, don't be afraid to let it simmer for a few hours, or even overnight.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: This chili is delicious served with a variety of toppings, such as sour cream, cheese, avocado, and cilantro. You can also serve it with rice or tortillas.

Conclusion:

This Mexican corn chili is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual party. It is also a great way to use up leftover corn on the cob. So, next time you have some fresh corn, be sure to give this recipe a try.

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