Description
Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken is a delightful and easy-to-make dish that combines the flavors of juicy chicken, sweet corn, and a creamy, cheesy sauce. This one-pot wonder is perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings, delivering a satisfying meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
- 2–3 pound boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 cup corn (frozen, canned, or fresh grilled)
- 4 ounce cream cheese, cubed
- 1/3 cup cotija cheese or feta
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, fresh cilantro, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
1. Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
2. Add the Ingredients: Top the chicken with the corn, cream cheese, cotija, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, and any optional seasonings.
3. Cook: Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
4. Shred the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the slow cooker, shred it with two forks, and then return it to the slow cooker. Stir everything together until the mixture is creamy and well combined.
5. Finish and Serve: Garnish the dish with fresh cilantro and extra cotija cheese, if desired. Serve the Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken over rice, in tacos, or with tortilla chips for a complete and satisfying meal.
Notes
The key to perfect Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken is to cook the chicken until it’s fall-apart tender, allowing the flavors to meld together seamlessly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2 grams
- Sodium: 600 milligrams
- Fat: 25 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 35 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams