Creating Street Corn Chicken Chili is a straightforward process. Follow these steps for a delicious outcome:

1. Prepare the Chicken: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from the pot and set aside.
2. Sauté Vegetables: In the same pot, add diced onions and garlic. Sauté until the onions are translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add Spices: Stir in chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika. Cook for an additional minute to toast the spices.
4. Combine Ingredients: Add corn, black beans, diced tomatoes (with their juice), and chicken broth to the pot. Stir to combine.
5. Shred the Chicken: While the mixture is heating, shred the cooked chicken using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
6. Simmer the Chili: Bring the chili to a simmer and reduce heat. Let it cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
7. Finish with Lime: Stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro just before serving.
8. Prepare Lime Crema: In a small bowl, mix sour cream or Greek yogurt with a little lime juice and salt to taste. This will be drizzled over the chili.
9. Serve: Ladle the chili into bowls and top with crumbled cotija cheese, if desired. Drizzle with lime crema for an extra layer of flavor.