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Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken

Creamy Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken You Can Customize

This Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken combines tender chicken with a creamy corn sauce, cotija cheese, and zesty lime, creating a customizable, flavorful dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Boneless Chicken Breasts/Thighs Choose thighs for richer flavor or breasts for a leaner option.
  • 3 cups Corn Fresh grilled corn is gourmet, but frozen or canned corn works beautifully.
For the Sauce
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Can be substituted with vegan alternatives like Tofutti or Kite Hill.
  • 1 cup Cotija Cheese Adds saltiness and tang; feta cheese can be a great substitution.
  • 1 Juice Lime Juice Always use freshly squeezed juice for the best taste.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Feel free to use minced or jarred garlic for convenience.
For Seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons Chili Powder Substitute with chipotle for a smoky finish or cayenne for extra heat.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Contributes a hint of smokiness.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Enhances the sauce’s flavor.
For Garnish
  • 1 cup Fresh Cilantro Adds a refreshing note.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Layer the boneless chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker.
  2. Top the chicken with corn, then add cream cheese, cotija cheese, lime juice, garlic, and chili powder without stirring.
  3. Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours.
  4. Once cooked, shred the chicken directly in the pot using two forks and gently stir together.
  5. Adjust the consistency with chicken broth or milk for desired creaminess.
  6. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 32gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 650mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This recipe is perfect for a comforting meal that you can easily customize to your liking.

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