Description
Slow cooker meals are a lifesaver for busy weeknights, and this “Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken” recipe is no exception. Tender chicken breasts simmer to perfection in a creamy, cheesy sauce infused with the flavors of street corn. The combination of sweet corn, tangy lime, and savory spices creates a mouthwatering dish that’s sure to become a new family favorite.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless chicken breasts
- 1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
- 8 ounce cream cheese
- 1/2 cup cotija cheese (or feta)
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- Optional: 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Optional: 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- Optional: 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
1. Prepare the Slow Cooker: Start by placing the boneless chicken breasts in the bottom of your slow cooker.
2. Add the Ingredients: Top the chicken with the corn, cream cheese, cotija cheese, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, and any optional seasonings you’d like to include.
3. Cook: Cover the slow cooker and let the ingredients simmer on low for 4-5 hours or on high for 2-3 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
4. Shred the Chicken: Once the chicken is done, remove it from the slow cooker and use two forks to shred it into bite-sized pieces. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker and stir everything together until the sauce is creamy and well-combined.
5. Finish and Serve: Garnish the “Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken” with fresh chopped cilantro and a sprinkle of extra cotija cheese, if desired. Serve the dish over rice, in warm tortillas, or with tortilla chips for dipping.
Notes
This dish is naturally gluten-free. To make it low-carb or keto-friendly, you can serve it over a bed of cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles instead of traditional rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg