Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken
Experience the delightful flavors of Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken, a creamy and comforting dish perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. This easy recipe combines tender chicken, sweet corn, and a blend of spices to create a satisfying meal that everyone will adore. With its hands-off preparation in a slow cooker, you can easily customize it by adding your favorite vegetables or adjusting the spice levels to suit your taste buds. Serve it in tacos, over rice bowls, or as lettuce wraps for a versatile dining experience. Enjoy the creamy goodness tonight!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Boneless Chicken Breasts/Thighs
- 2 cups Corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 4 oz Cream Cheese (or vegan alternative)
- 1/3 cup Cotija Cheese (or feta substitute)
- Juice from 1 lime
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
- 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- Fresh Cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop any additional vegetables you wish to add.
- Place chicken at the bottom of the slow cooker and top with corn, cream cheese, cotija cheese, lime juice, garlic, and spices.
- Cover and cook on low heat for about 4 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Remove chicken and shred it using two forks; return to the slow cooker and mix well.
- Serve warm and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg