Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken
A creamy, comforting dish that combines tender chicken and the flavors of street corn, all made effortlessly in a slow cooker.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 300 minutes
- Total Time: 315 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Boneless Chicken Breasts or Thighs
- 2 cups Corn
- 4 oz Cream Cheese
- 1/3 cup Cotija Cheese
- 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
- Prepare the chicken by placing it at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the corn on top of the chicken.
- Cut the cream cheese into small chunks and scatter over the corn.
- Sprinkle the cotija cheese, garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, and lime juice over the layers.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Once cooked, carefully shred the chicken right in the pot.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
Notes
Feel free to customize with your favorite spices or toppings. Great served over rice or in tortillas.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: slow cooker, street corn, chicken, comfort food, easy recipes
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