Description
Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken is the perfect meal for busy weeknights, combining creamy textures with zesty flavors that evoke the taste of Mexican street corn. This easy-to-make dish features tender chicken simmered in a rich, cheesy sauce made with cream cheese and spices. With minimal prep time, simply toss all ingredients into your slow cooker and let it work its magic. Whether served over rice, in tacos, or as a hearty bowl meal, this comforting recipe is sure to please the whole family. Enjoy leftovers throughout the week for quick and delicious meals.
Ingredients
- 2–3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 cups corn (frozen, canned, or fresh)
- 4 oz cream cheese
- ⅓ cup cotija cheese
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- chili powder
- smoked paprika
- onion powder
- fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place chicken at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add corn, cream cheese, and cotija cheese on top.
- Squeeze lime juice over the mixture and add minced garlic and spices; stir gently to combine.
- Cover and set the slow cooker to low for 5 hours or high for 3 hours.
- Once cooked, shred the chicken with two forks in the slow cooker and mix well with the sauce.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, use chicken thighs instead of breasts for juicier meat. Feel free to adjust spice levels based on your family’s heat tolerance; start with less chili powder if desired. Experiment by adding jalapeños or bell peppers for additional flavor variations.