Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken: Cozy Dinner in a Bowl

Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken combines tender chicken with a creamy corn sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 10

Servings: 4 bowls

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Chicken

2-3 pieces boneless chicken breasts or thighs for richer taste

For the Corn Sauce

2 cups corn frozen or fresh
4 oz cream cheese vegan option available
1/3 cup cotija cheese or feta as a substitute
1 lime lime juice freshly squeezed
2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 tsp chili powder or cayenne for heat
1/2 tsp smoked paprika
1/2 tsp onion powder

For Finishing Touches

fresh cilantro optional garnish

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Prepare the Slow Cooker: Place slow cooker on a flat surface. Layer with 2-3 boneless chicken breasts.
Add the Corn and Cream Cheese: Sprinkle 2 cups of corn over chicken. Place 4 oz cream cheese on top.
Season the Mixture: Add 1/3 cup cotija cheese and juice from 1 lime. Sprinkle minced garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, and onion powder.
Cover and Cook: Cover slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours.
Shred the Chicken: Once cooked, shred chicken in the pot with two forks.
Mix and Serve: Mix ingredients with shredded chicken. Thin with chicken broth if needed.
Garnish and Enjoy: Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve warm in tortillas or over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, layer ingredients properly and opt for fresh lime juice over bottled.

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