Description
Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken is the ultimate weeknight meal that combines the beloved flavors of Mexican street corn into a creamy and zesty chicken dish. This easy, hands-off recipe requires only 10 minutes of prep time, making it perfect for busy schedules. Simply toss everything into the slow cooker and let it work its magic while you enjoy your day. The result is tender, flavorful chicken that can be served in tacos, over rice bowls, or as a hearty salad topping. With gluten-free options available, this dish caters to various dietary needs without sacrificing taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 cups corn (frozen, canned, or fresh)
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/3 cup cotija cheese
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Optional: 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Optional: Fresh cilantro for garnish
- Optional: 1/2 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Place boneless chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Add corn, cubed cream cheese, crumbled cotija cheese, lime juice, minced garlic, and chili powder on top.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours until the chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken with forks directly in the pot and stir to combine everything into a creamy mixture.
- Serve warm in tacos, over rice, or as a topping for salads.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–5 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg