Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken
Craving a meal that’s both flavorful and effortless? Look no further than Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken, a creamy and zesty dish inspired by Mexican street corn. This delightful recipe transforms tender chicken into a hearty filling perfect for tacos, rice bowls, or salads. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can let your slow cooker work its magic while you enjoy your day. Packed with healthy ingredients and offering gluten-free options, this dish is ideal for busy weeknights or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–5 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 cups corn (frozen, canned, or fresh)
- 4 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 1/3 cup cotija cheese
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Place boneless chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
- Layer with corn, cream cheese cubes, cotija cheese, lime juice, minced garlic, and chili powder. Do not stir.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours until the chicken shreds easily.
- Shred the chicken directly in the pot using two forks and mix gently to combine.
- Serve warm in tacos, rice bowls, or salads topped with fresh cilantro if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg