Description
A creamy, zesty slow cooker chicken dish inspired by street corn flavors, made with tender shredded chicken, sweet corn, tangy lime, and a lightly spicy, cheesy sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 large boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 500 g)
- 1 cup frozen or canned corn, drained if canned
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta or cotija cheese
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker and add the corn on top.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the mayonnaise, sour cream, lime juice, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper until smooth.
- Spread the sauce mixture evenly over the chicken and corn.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and easy to shred.
- Shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks.
- Stir everything together so the sauce evenly coats the shredded chicken and corn.
- Mix in the crumbled cheese, chopped red onion, and fresh cilantro.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve warm.
Notes
- You can substitute boneless skinless chicken thighs for extra juicy results.
- Greek yogurt can be used instead of sour cream for a lighter variation.
- Add chipotle powder for a smokier flavor.
- Serve over rice, in tacos, with tortilla chips, or on its own.
- Stir in cooked rice or black beans at the end for a heartier meal.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat gently in the microwave, stirring between intervals, and add a splash of milk or broth if needed.
- Freezing is not recommended because the creamy sauce may separate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 730 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
