Description
Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken is a creamy, cheesy, and flavorful dish that combines tender shredded chicken with the tangy, smoky flavors of Mexican street corn. Easy to prepare in the slow cooker, it’s perfect for busy weeknights and can be served over rice, inside tortillas, or with chips for a versatile and comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 cups canned or frozen corn
- 8 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, Monterey Jack, or Mexican blend)
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise or sour cream
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Season chicken with chili powder, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Add the corn evenly over the chicken.
- Cube cream cheese and scatter over the corn.
- Cover and cook on low for 5–6 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the slow cooker.
- Stir in mayonnaise (or sour cream), shredded cheese, and lime juice until creamy and well combined.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For richer flavor, substitute chicken thighs for chicken breasts.
- For extra spice, add diced jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
- Use cotija cheese instead of shredded cheese for a more authentic street corn flavor.
- For a lighter version, swap mayonnaise for Greek yogurt and use reduced-fat cream cheese.
- Serve with rice, tortillas, or tortilla chips for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 115mg