Description
Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken is a creamy, smoky masterpiece that brings the taste of Mexican street corn to tender chicken. Ready in just ten minutes of prep, this slow‑cooker recipe blends fresh corn, lime, smoked paprika, and crumbled Cotija cheese for a vibrant, comforting meal. Perfect for busy families, it serves four, delivers 350 calories per serving, and pairs beautifully with rice or tortillas for a complete dinner. Serve with warm tortillas and a squeeze of lime for extra zest. toda
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/3 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1. Place chicken in slow cooker and season with chili powder, smoked paprika, onion powder, and garlic.
- 2. Add corn, cream cheese, and lime juice; mix well.
- 3. Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours or high 3-4 hours until chicken is cooked through.
- 4. Shred chicken, stir in Cotija cheese and cilantro.
- 5. Serve warm.
Notes
- For extra brightness
- add a final squeeze of lime before serving. Pair with warm tortillas or rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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