Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken recipe that combines tender shredded chicken with creamy corn, tangy cotija cheese, and zesty lime juice. Perfect for a hassle-free meal with a street corn twist!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2–3 boneless chicken breasts
Corn Mixture:
- 2 cups corn
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/3 cup cotija cheese
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
Bonus Flavor-Boosters:
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Fresh cilantro
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Step 1: Place chicken in the slow cooker. Layer corn, cream cheese, cotija, lime juice, garlic, and chili powder on top without stirring.
- Step 2: Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours until chicken shreds easily. Shred chicken, stir, and add extra liquid if desired.
Notes
- For a smokier flavor, add chipotle powder or hot sauce.
- Top with extra cotija, cilantro, or lime wedges for serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours on low, 2 hours on high
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken, Mexican Chicken Recipe, Easy Slow Cooker Recipe
