Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken: Creamy, Zesty, and Effortless Dinner Magic
Looking for a delicious and effortless dinner option? Try this Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken, a creamy and zesty dish inspired by traditional Mexican street corn (elote). With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can set your slow cooker to work while enjoying the enticing aroma that fills your kitchen. This versatile chicken dish is perfect as a filling for tacos, served over rice or salad, and can even be transformed into a hearty dip for nachos. Packed with protein and vibrant flavors, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or meal prepping. Let your slow cooker do the magic while you savor each bite of this delightful meal!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–5 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 cups corn (frozen, canned, or fresh)
- 4 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 1/3 cup cotija cheese
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Optional: 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Optional: Fresh cilantro
- Optional: 1/2 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Place boneless chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Layer with corn, cream cheese cubes, cotija cheese, lime juice, minced garlic, and chili powder without stirring.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4–5 hours or HIGH for 2–3 hours until chicken is tender.
- Shred the chicken in the pot using two forks to mix with other ingredients.
- Adjust sauce consistency with broth if desired before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg