Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken: Creamy, Zesty, and Effortless Dinner Magic
Craving a delicious and effortless meal? Look no further than this Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken, where the delightful flavors of Mexican street corn come alive in a creamy chicken dish. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe requires just 10 minutes of prep time and is incredibly versatile! Enjoy it in tacos, over rice, or tossed into salads for a burst of zesty goodness. With gluten-free options readily available, this hearty dish is sure to satisfy even the pickiest eaters at your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–5 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 cups corn (frozen, canned, or fresh)
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/3 cup cotija cheese
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Add corn on top, followed by cream cheese and cotija cheese. Squeeze lime juice over it and sprinkle with garlic and chili powder.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken directly in the pot using two forks and stir everything together.
- Serve with your favorite toppings like cilantro or additional lime juice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg