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Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken

Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken: A Creamy Twist on Comfort

Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken combines tender chicken with creamy corn sauce, making it a must-try comfort dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Base
  • 1 pound Boneless Chicken Breasts/Thighs Choose thighs for richer flavor, or breasts for a leaner option.
  • 2 cups Corn Use fresh grilled, frozen, or canned corn for sweetness and texture.
For the Creamy Sauce
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Adds creamy richness; swap for vegan cream cheese for a dairy-free option.
  • 1 cup Cotija Cheese Delivers salty and tangy notes; feta works if cotija isn’t available.
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Juice Freshly squeezed is best to brighten the flavors.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced fresh garlic provides savory depth.
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder Introduces warmth and depth; try chipotle for smokiness or cayenne for heat.
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika Infuses a delightful smoky flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder Enhances sauce complexity subtly.
Optional Garnish
  • 0.5 cup Fresh Cilantro Adds freshness and color; omit if cilantro isn’t your favorite.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Begin by placing your boneless chicken breasts or thighs at the bottom of the slow cooker, ensuring they're evenly distributed.
  2. Layer the corn, cream cheese, cotija cheese, lime juice, minced garlic, and chili powder on top of the chicken.
  3. Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours.
  4. Once cooking time is completed, carefully remove the lid and shred the chicken right in the pot until fully combined with the creamy corn sauce.
  5. To adjust the sauce consistency, stir in some chicken broth or milk, one tablespoon at a time, until you reach the desired creaminess.
  6. Sprinkle fresh cilantro over the top before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Enjoy the comforting flavors of Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken multiple times by preparing larger batches to store and freeze!

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