Crockpot Mexican Street Corn Chicken Chili Recipe
A comforting and flavorful Crockpot Mexican Street Corn Chicken Chili, featuring tender shredded chicken simmered with sweet corn, green chilies, and warm spices, finished with creamy lime-infused cheese for a delicious twist on traditional chili.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
- Total Time: 6 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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Chicken and Broth
- 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cups chicken broth
Vegetables and Aromatics
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 15-ounce cans sweet corn, drained
- 1 4-ounce can diced green chilies
Spices
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Finishing Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese, cubed
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Prepare the slow cooker: Place the boneless skinless chicken breasts in the bottom of the crockpot to form the base of your chili.
- Add aromatics and liquids: Add the diced onion, minced garlic, chicken broth, drained sweet corn, diced green chilies, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper directly into the slow cooker over the chicken.
- Cook the chili: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through.
- Shred the chicken: Carefully remove the cooked chicken breasts from the slow cooker, shred them using two forks, and then return the shredded chicken back into the pot.
- Add creaminess and lime: Stir in the cubed cream cheese and fresh lime juice into the chili until the cheese is fully melted and the mixture becomes creamy and smooth.
- Serve: Ladle the hot chili into bowls and serve immediately with your favorite toppings like cilantro, chopped green onions, or shredded cheese if desired.
Notes
- For extra spice, add diced jalapeños or a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- You can substitute chicken thighs for a juicier option.
- Serve with tortilla chips or cornbread for a complete meal.
- This chili tastes even better the next day after the flavors have melded.
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