The Ultimate Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken – So Easy, So Flavorful! (Print Version)
How to make Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken with tender chicken, creamy corn, and zesty Mexican spices that's an incredibly easy weeknight dinner.
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 20 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 360 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 380 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: Mexican
Dietary: Standard
# Ingredients:
→ Main Components
01 -
2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
02 -
16 ounces frozen corn kernels
03 -
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
04 -
1 cup chicken broth
05 -
1 medium yellow onion, diced
→ Flavor Boosters
06 -
3 cloves garlic, minced
07 -
4 ounces canned diced green chiles, undrained
08 -
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
09 -
1/2 cup Cotija cheese, crumbled (plus more for topping)
→ Essential Seasonings
10 -
1 tablespoon chili powder
11 -
1 teaspoon ground cumin
12 -
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
→ Finishing Touches
13 -
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (plus more for garnish)
14 -
1 jalapeño, thinly sliced (optional)
15 -
2-3 lime wedges (for serving)
# Instructions:
01 -
Dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic. Gather all your essential seasonings and flavor boosters. This initial prep ensures everything is ready for your Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken, making the cooking process smooth and enjoyable.
02 -
Place boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced onion, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, chicken broth, and undrained green chiles into your slow cooker. Ensure the chicken is mostly submerged to cook evenly.
03 -
Cover your slow cooker and cook on LOW for 5-6 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is very tender and easily shredded with a fork. Resist the urge to peek too often!
04 -
Carefully remove the cooked chicken to a bowl and shred using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker. Add softened cream cheese, frozen corn, fresh lime juice, and crumbled Cotija cheese, stirring until the cream cheese emulsifies.
05 -
Stir all ingredients together well in the slow cooker. Cover and cook on HIGH for another 20-30 minutes, or until the cream cheese is fully melted and the sauce is wonderfully creamy. This step truly develops the Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken's texture.
06 -
Stir in the fresh chopped cilantro and the optional thinly sliced jalapeño. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed for your preference. Your delicious Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken Easy Mexican-Inspired is almost ready!
07 -
Ladle the hearty Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken Easy Mexican-Inspired into bowls. Garnish generously with extra crumbled Cotija cheese, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime from the wedges. Enjoy this comforting meal!
# Notes:
01 -
Ensure cream cheese is fully softened to room temperature before adding for a wonderfully smooth, creamy sauce.
02 -
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days to maintain freshness and flavor.
03 -
Boneless, skinless chicken thighs can be substituted for breasts; they often yield a richer flavor and stay more tender.
04 -
Serve warm, garnished with extra Cotija cheese, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime, perhaps over fluffy rice or tortillas.
05 -
Lightly toast chili powder, cumin, and smoked paprika before adding for a richer, more complex flavor profile.
# Tools You'll Need:
01 -
Slow cooker
02 -
measuring cups
03 -
measuring spoons
04 -
cutting board
05 -
knife
06 -
forks
07 -
mixing spoon
08 -
bowls
09 -
ladle
10 -
airtight container
# Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
Calories: 490
Total Fat: 22g
Total Carbohydrate: 21g
Protein: 53g