Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken Recipe
Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken is a flavorful and easy dish that combines tender chicken with creamy corn, tangy cotija cheese, and zesty lime juice. This recipe is a crowd-pleaser for any day of the week!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours on low, 2-3 hours on high
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes - 5 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Chicken:
- 2–3 boneless chicken breasts
Corn Mixture:
- 2 cups corn
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/3 cup cotija cheese
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
Bonus Flavor-Boosters (Optional):
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Fresh cilantro
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Step 1: Place chicken in the slow cooker. Add corn, cream cheese, cotija cheese, lime juice, minced garlic, and chili powder on top without stirring.
- Step 2: Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours until chicken shreds easily. Shred the chicken with forks.
- Step 3: Stir the shredded chicken into the corn mixture. Add more liquid if desired for a saucier consistency.
Notes
- For a smokier flavor, consider adding chipotle powder or a dash of cayenne.
- Adjust the seasonings to suit your taste preferences.
- Feel free to customize with additional toppings like avocado or jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
