Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken—a comforting dish that combines tender chicken with the vibrant flavors of street corn. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family dinners or gatherings, offering a customizable experience that caters to every palate. With minimal preparation required, you can simply set your slow cooker and let it work its magic while you enjoy your day. The rich combination of cream cheese, spices, and fresh ingredients ensures this dish will quickly become a household favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Boneless Chicken Breasts or Thighs
- 2 cups Corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 4 oz Cream Cheese (or vegan alternative)
- 1/3 cup Cotija Cheese (or feta)
- Juice of 1 Lime
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
- 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- Fresh Cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather and prepare all ingredients—chop garlic and juice lime if using fresh.
- Layer the ingredients in the slow cooker: place chicken at the bottom, followed by corn, and top with cream cheese.
- Sprinkle garlic, cotija cheese, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, and onion powder over the mixture.
- Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours until the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker with two forks and mix well before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg