Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken: Creamy Comfort in Every Bite
Indulge in the creamy, flavorful delight of Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken. This dish is a comforting blend of tender chicken, sweet corn, and a medley of spices that comes together effortlessly in your slow cooker. With its rich flavors and creamy texture, it’s perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends. Best of all, this recipe is highly customizable, allowing you to use fresh or frozen ingredients based on what you have on hand. Serve it as tacos, over rice, or as a hearty salad topping—every bite is sure to satisfy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Boneless Chicken Breasts or Thighs
- 2 cups Corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 4 oz Cream Cheese (or vegan alternative)
- 1/3 cup Feta Cheese (as a substitute for Cotija)
- Juice of 1 Lime
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1/2 tsp Chili Powder
- 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- Fresh Cilantro (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Gather and thaw chicken if using frozen.
- In a mixing bowl, combine corn, cream cheese, feta cheese, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, and onion powder until blended.
- Layer chicken at the bottom of the slow cooker and pour the corn mixture over it.
- Cover and cook on low for about 4 hours until the chicken is fully cooked and tender.
- Shred the chicken in the slow cooker using two forks and stir everything together.
- Serve hot with a garnish of fresh cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg