Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken: Creamy, Zesty, and Effortless Dinner Magic
Craving a meal that’s both delicious and easy to prepare? Look no further than this Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken: Creamy, Zesty, and Effortless Dinner Magic. This dish captures the vibrant flavors of Mexican street corn and transforms them into a creamy, zesty chicken masterpiece. Perfect for busy weeknights or meal prepping, this recipe combines tender chicken with sweet corn, zesty lime, and flavorful spices, making it a versatile option for tacos, rice bowls, nachos, or salads. With minimal prep time and the convenience of a slow cooker, you’ll be able to enjoy a hearty family-friendly dinner without the hassle.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–5 hours
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooker
- 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
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker.
- Top with corn, cubed cream cheese, 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 easily shredded.
- Shred chicken in the pot using two forks; stir to combine all ingredients.
- Serve with your choice of toppings or use in tacos, bowls, or nachos.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg