Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken Recipe
A creamy and flavorful Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken recipe that combines tender shredded chicken with the classic flavors of Mexican street corn, including cotija cheese, lime juice, and smoky spices. Perfect for an easy, hands-off meal with rich, zesty taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-5 hours on LOW or 2-3 hours on HIGH
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes to 5 hours 10 minutes (LOW); 2 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes (HIGH)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb Boneless Chicken Breasts or Thighs (thighs for richer flavor, breasts for leaner option)
Corn & Cheese
- 2 cups Corn (fresh grilled, frozen, or canned)
- 4 oz Cream Cheese (or vegan alternatives like Tofutti or Kite Hill)
- 1/3 cup Cotija Cheese (feta as substitute)
Seasonings
- 1 lime, juiced (freshly squeezed preferred)
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced (jarred can be used)
- 1/2 tsp Chili Powder (chipotle or cayenne for more heat)
- 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
Optional Garnish
- Fresh Cilantro
Instructions
- Preparation: Gather and prep all ingredients, including mincing the garlic and juicing the lime.
- Layer Ingredients: Place the boneless chicken breasts or thighs at the bottom of the slow cooker. Carefully layer the corn, cream cheese, cotija cheese, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, and onion powder on top without stirring to keep flavors distinct.
- Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or on HIGH for 2-3 hours until the chicken is fully cooked, juicy, and shreds easily.
- Shred and Mix: Use two forks to shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker, then stir all ingredients together thoroughly. If the mixture is too thick, add a splash of broth or milk to reach desired consistency.
- Serve: Spoon the mixture onto plates or into bowls, and top with fresh cilantro for extra brightness and flavor.
Notes
- Using chicken thighs adds richer flavor and juiciness, but chicken breasts provide a leaner alternative.
- Fresh grilled corn offers the best taste, but frozen or canned corn works well in a pinch.
- For a spicy kick, substitute chili powder with chipotle or cayenne powder.
- Vegan cream cheese options can be used to make this recipe vegan-friendly, but note the chicken must be substituted accordingly.
- Adjust the creaminess by adding broth or milk when stirring after shredding chicken.
- Serve with warm tortillas or over rice for a complete meal.
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