Description
This Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken is creamy, comforting, and bursting with zesty flavor! Tender chicken slow-simmered with corn, cream cheese, cotija, and smoky spices creates a crowd-pleasing dinner with minimal effort. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family meals.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
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2 lbs boneless chicken breasts or thighs
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2 cups corn (fresh, frozen, or canned)
For the Sauce:
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4 oz cream cheese (softened; dairy-free alternative optional)
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1/3 cup cotija cheese (or feta substitute)
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Juice of 1 lime
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1/2 tsp chili powder
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1/2 tsp smoked paprika
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1/2 tsp onion powder
For Garnish:
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Fresh cilantro, chopped
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Extra cotija cheese, crumbled (optional)
Instructions
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Layer Ingredients:
Place chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of the slow cooker. Add corn, cream cheese, cotija, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, and onion powder on top—do not stir. -
Cook:
Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours, until chicken is tender and easily shredded. -
Shred and Mix:
Shred the chicken using two forks directly in the pot. Stir well until creamy and combined. Add a splash of chicken broth or milk if needed to loosen the sauce. -
Serve:
Spoon into bowls and top with fresh cilantro and extra cotija cheese. Serve with rice, tortillas, or roasted potatoes.
Notes
Swap chicken thighs for richer flavor or use breasts for a leaner option.
Add cayenne or chipotle powder for extra heat.
This recipe reheats perfectly—ideal for meal prep.
For a lighter version, use reduced-fat cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours (LOW) or 2 hours (HIGH)
- Category: Main course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (¼ recipe)
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 120 g