Creamy Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken You Can’t Resist

This Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken combines tender chicken with a creamy corn sauce, perfect for busy evenings and adaptable to various tastes.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 4

Total Time 4 10

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 350

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 protein.

For the Creamy Sauce

2 cups Corn Fresh grilled corn is ideal, but frozen or canned works well.
4 oz Cream Cheese Delightful creaminess; vegan alternatives like Tofutti can be used.
1/3 cup Cotija Cheese Delivers a salty tang; feta can substitute if cotija is unavailable.
1 each Lime Juice Freshly squeezed lime juice enhances flavor.
2 cloves Garlic Jarred garlic is a convenient option.

For the Spices

1/2 tsp Chili Powder Chipotle or cayenne can be used for extra heat.
1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika Enhances the dish with smoky flavor.
1/2 tsp Onion Powder Adds complexity to the sauce.

For Garnish

Fresh Cilantro Optional for those who prefer milder flavors.

Equipment

Slow Cooker

Method

Step‑by‑Step Instructions

Begin by placing the boneless chicken breasts or thighs in the bottom of your slow cooker. Evenly distribute the corn, cream cheese, cotija cheese, lime juice, minced garlic, and chili powder over the chicken, ensuring that nothing is stirred together yet.
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it on LOW for 4 to 5 hours, or on HIGH for 2 to 3 hours.
Once the cooking time is complete, carefully remove the lid and use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the pot. Stir everything together thoroughly.
If the sauce is too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or milk and stir well.
Dish it up and consider garnishing with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

This recipe is easily adjustable for dietary needs, including a vegan option.

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