Description
Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken is the ultimate comforting dish that blends tender chicken with sweet corn and creamy cheese for a delightful meal. Perfect for family gatherings or busy weeknights, this easy-to-make recipe allows you to customize flavors and toppings to suit your taste. With its rich and satisfying profile, itβs no wonder this dish has become a favorite for many. Just set it in the slow cooker and let the magic happenβyour home will be filled with mouthwatering aromas in no time!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts/thighs
- 2 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 4 oz cream cheese (or vegan alternative)
- 1/3 cup Cotija cheese (or feta)
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Β½ tsp chili powder
- Β½ tsp smoked paprika
- Β½ tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients. If using fresh corn, grill it beforehand.
- Layer boneless chicken at the bottom of the slow cooker, followed by corn and then cream cheese.
- Pour lime juice over the top and sprinkle minced garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, and onion powder.
- Cook on low for about 4 hours until chicken is tender.
- Stir in Cotija cheese until melted before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Fresh boneless chicken thighs provide richer flavor than breasts. Customize with bell peppers or jalapeΓ±os for added spice. Let the dish rest before serving for improved texture.