Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken Recipe
This Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish combining tender chicken with the classic flavors of Mexican street corn. It features juicy chicken breasts or thighs cooked in a creamy mixture of corn, cream cheese, cotija cheese, lime juice, garlic, and spices, making it perfect for a comforting dinner with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 to 5 hours on LOW or 2 to 3 hours on HIGH
- Total Time: 4 hours 10 minutes to 5 hours 10 minutes (LOW) or 2 hours 10 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes (HIGH)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 1 lb Boneless Chicken Breasts or Thighs (Thighs for richer flavor, breasts for leaner option)
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups Corn (Fresh grilled, frozen, or canned)
- 4 oz Cream Cheese (Can use vegan alternatives like Tofutti or Kite Hill)
- 1/3 cup Cotija Cheese (Feta works as a substitute)
Seasonings & Others
- 1 lime, Juiced (Freshly squeezed preferred)
- 2 cloves Garlic, Minced (Jarred can be used)
- 1/2 tsp Chili Powder (Chipotle or cayenne can be used for more heat)
- 1/2 tsp Smoked Paprika
- 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
- Fresh Cilantro (Optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preparation: Gather all ingredients and prepare the chicken by trimming any excess fat if needed. Mince the garlic and juice the lime, set aside.
- Layer Ingredients in Slow Cooker: Place the boneless chicken breasts or thighs evenly at the bottom of the slow cooker. Without stirring, layer the corn over the chicken, then add the cream cheese, cotija cheese, lime juice, minced garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, and onion powder on top.
- Cook the Chicken: Cover the slow cooker with its lid. Set the cooker to LOW and cook for 4 to 5 hours or set to HIGH and cook for 2 to 3 hours. The chicken is done when it is juicy and shreds easily with a fork.
- Shred and Mix: Remove the lid and shred the chicken directly in the slow cooker using two forks. Stir everything together thoroughly to combine all flavors. If the mixture is too thick, adjust the consistency by adding a small amount of broth or milk as desired.
- Serve: Spoon the creamy street corn chicken into bowls or tortillas. Garnish with fresh cilantro for added flavor and a pop of color, if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- For richer flavor and more tender meat, use chicken thighs instead of breasts.
- Use fresh grilled corn for the best charred flavor; canned or frozen corn are fine substitutes.
- Vegan cream cheese substitutes work well if you want to keep it dairy-free.
- Adjust chili powder or substitute with cayenne or chipotle for a spicier kick.
- If the dish is too thick after cooking, gradually add broth or milk to loosen it up.
- Leftovers store well and can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
Keywords: slow cooker chicken, street corn chicken, Mexican chicken recipe, creamy chicken, easy slow cooker meals, cotija cheese chicken, crockpot chicken
