Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken Recipe
Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken is a creamy, flavorful dish combining tender shredded chicken with sweet corn and a zesty, cheesy sauce inspired by classic Mexican street corn. Easy to prepare with minimal effort, perfect for a comforting meal any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours on LOW or 2-3 hours on HIGH
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes (LOW) / 2 hours 10 minutes (HIGH)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken
- 1 lb Boneless Chicken Breasts or Thighs (thighs for richer flavor, breasts for leaner option)
- 2 cups Corn (fresh grilled, frozen, or canned)
For the Sauce
- 4 oz Cream Cheese (vegan alternatives like Tofutti or Kite Hill can be used)
- 1/3 cup Cotija Cheese (feta works as a substitute)
- 1 Lime, juiced (freshly squeezed preferred)
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced (jarred can be used)
- 1/2 tsp Chili Powder (chipotle or cayenne can be used for more heat)
- 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika (adds smokiness)
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
For Garnish
- Fresh Cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker: Layer the boneless chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker. Then, add the corn, cream cheese, cotija cheese, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, and onion powder on top without stirring.
- Cook the chicken: Cover the slow cooker and set it on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours until the chicken is juicy and shreds easily.
- Shred and mix: Once the chicken is cooked, shred it directly in the pot using two forks. Stir all ingredients together to combine evenly.
- Adjust consistency: If the sauce is too thick, adjust the consistency by adding a little chicken broth or milk to your preference, stirring well to incorporate.
- Serve and garnish: Serve the creamy street corn chicken topped with fresh cilantro for an added burst of flavor.
Notes
- For richer flavor, use chicken thighs; for a leaner dish, use chicken breasts.
- Fresh grilled corn adds extra smokiness but frozen or canned corn works well.
- Substitute cotija cheese with feta if unavailable.
- Vegan cream cheese alternatives can be used to make this dairy-free.
- Adjust the level of chili powder for desired heat.
- Serve with rice, tortillas, or as a filling for tacos.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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