Description
Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken is a deliciously creamy and flavorful dish that combines tender shredded chicken with sweet corn, tangy cotija cheese, and zesty lime juice. This easy recipe is perfect for busy days when you want a comforting meal with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2–3 boneless chicken breasts
Corn Mixture:
- 2 cups corn
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/3 cup cotija
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 garlic cloves
- 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, then add corn, cream cheese, cotija, lime juice, 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, stir, and add extra liquid if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings like avocado, salsa, or hot sauce.
- Serve over rice, in tacos, or as a filling for enchiladas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours on low, 2-3 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken, Slow Cooker Chicken Recipe, Mexican Chicken Dish, Easy Slow Cooker Recipe
