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Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken

Savory Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken for Cozy Evenings

This Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken is a vibrant, comforting meal with tender chicken in a creamy corn sauce, perfect for family dinners.
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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: 440
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 2 lbs Boneless Chicken Breasts/Thighs Choose thighs for richer flavor or breasts for a leaner option.
For the Sauce
  • 2 cups Corn Fresh grilled corn is ideal, but frozen or canned varieties are great substitutes.
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese Substitute with vegan alternatives like Tofutti or Kite Hill for dairy-free options.
  • 1/3 cup Cotija Cheese Feta is an acceptable substitute if cotija is unavailable.
  • 1 Juice of 1 lime Lime Juice Freshly squeezed is recommended over bottled juice for the best flavor.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced jarred garlic can be used in a pinch.
  • 1/2 tsp Chili Powder Consider chipotle for a smoky flavor or cayenne for additional heat.
  • 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika Infuses smokiness without needing to fire up the grill.
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder Enhances complexity of flavors; complements other seasonings.
For Garnish (Optional)
  • Fresh Cilantro Can be omitted for those who dislike cilantro.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Begin by placing the boneless chicken breasts or thighs at the bottom of your slow cooker, ensuring they're evenly spaced. Trim away any sinew or fat.
  2. Gently layer 2 cups of corn over the chicken, then sprinkle the cubed cream cheese on top without mixing.
  3. Add the cotija cheese, fresh lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, and onion powder on top of the corn and cream cheese.
  4. Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours.
  5. Once cooking is done, carefully remove the lid and use two forks to shred the chicken right in the pot.
  6. If desired, add a splash of chicken broth or milk. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, then serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 440kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 130mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with cold water and add this mixture in the last 30 minutes of cooking. Always taste before serving to adjust seasoning.

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