Fall is here and we’re celebrating with warm, comforting meals. This month’s Fit Foodie Cooking Club recipe honors our favorite autumn comfort dish and a classic game-day favorite: Street Corn Chicken Chili. Street Corn Chicken Chili is an ideal choice for game day or a simple weeknight dinner—rich, creamy, and loaded with bright corn and zesty toppings that make every bowl memorable.
What is Fit Foodie Cooking Club?
The Fit Foodie Cooking Club is a monthly cooking challenge that encourages you to cook from scratch and share your results. Each month the community prepares the same recipe, giving everyone a chance to connect, swap tips, and celebrate real, homemade food.
We created this virtual event to bring our readers together over one shared recipe each month—no matter where you are, you can cook, share a photo, and join the conversation.
October 2023 – The Details
Please read the entry details carefully so your submission counts. If anything is unclear, leave a question in the comments on the recipe post.
Recipe of the Month: Street Corn Chicken Chili
This street corn chicken chili blends the smoky-sweet flavors of charred corn with tender simmered chicken in a savory, slightly spicy broth. Greek yogurt is stirred in at the end to add creaminess without overpowering the bright corn and chili flavors. Finish each bowl with classic street corn toppings for contrast and texture.
This dish is perfect for serving a crowd. We love it with tortilla chips for scooping—chips add a satisfying crunch and are often preferred over a spoon.
All About Street Corn Chicken Chili
What You’ll Need
Prepare a large stock pot to simmer the chili. The broth is built from aromatics—onion, garlic, and jalapeño—plus boiled chicken for depth. We recommend using a mix of browned corn and beans, finished with a flavorful street corn topping of cotija (or queso fresco), lime, cilantro, and a touch of chili powder to recreate the classic street-corn profile.
Tools You’ll Need
- Large stock pot or Dutch oven for simmering
- Wooden spoon or spatula for stirring
- Skillet for browning corn (optional but recommended)
- Sharp knife and cutting board for prep
- Ladle and bowls for serving
A few tips
For more heat, leave the seeds in the jalapeño when cooking. Remove the seeds if you prefer a milder chili.
If you’re short on time, you can skip browning the corn; it will still taste great. We do recommend browning it when possible, as it adds a pleasant caramelized sweetness and depth.
This chili thickens as it rests. If you’d like a thinner consistency, stir in a splash of broth or water when reheating.
How to Enter
Once you’ve cooked the recipe, submit your entry by sharing a photo and a short comment about your experience.
- Visit the Street Corn Chicken Chili recipe post.
- Make the recipe and take a photo of your finished bowl.
- Leave a comment on the recipe post with your photo, a brief note about how it turned out, and optionally a star rating. Be sure to include your name and email in the comment form so we can contact the winners.
Join the Fit Foodie Cooking Club on Facebook!
Share your creations and meet others in the Fit Foodie community by joining the Fit Foodie Cooking Club Facebook group. It’s a friendly place to post photos, ask for tips, and connect with people who love cooking from scratch.
Important Dates
Tuesday, October 10th, 2023 – the first day eligible entries will be accepted.
Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 – the last day to submit your photo and comment.
Wednesday, November 1st, 2023 – winners will be selected and announced on this blog post and across our social media channels.
The Prize
Two participants will each win a $100 lululemon gift card. Winners will be selected at random from qualifying comments submitted during the entry window in October and announced publicly at the end of the month.
Charity of the Month
Each month we highlight a charity to support. For October we are supporting the National Alliance to End Homelessness, an organization working to prevent and end homelessness. Homelessness affects families and individuals for many reasons, including economic hardship and health crises. We’re proud to support efforts that address the root causes and provide direct assistance to those in need.
In addition to the giveaway, we’ll double the match of the gift card winners and donate $400 to the National Alliance to End Homelessness to support their work.
Donate
If you’d like to support this month’s charity directly, we invite you to donate what you can to the National Alliance to End Homelessness. Every contribution helps provide resources and services for people facing homelessness.
