Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken: Creamy, Zesty, and Effortless Dinner Magic
Looking for a flavorful and effortless weeknight meal? Slow Cooker Street Corn Chicken is your answer! This creamy and zesty dish captures the essence of Mexican street corn, or elote, transforming it into a delightful chicken recipe that can be enjoyed in tacos, rice bowls, or salads. With just 10 minutes of prep time, you can easily set this dish to cook while you go about your day. It’s perfect for busy nights or meal prepping for the week ahead. Enjoy the explosion of flavors from cream cheese, cotija cheese, and fresh lime juice, all simmered to perfection in your slow cooker!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4–5 hours on LOW (or 2–3 hours on HIGH)
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 boneless chicken breasts
- 2 cups corn (frozen, canned, or fresh)
- 4 oz cream cheese, cubed
- 1/3 cup cotija cheese
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Optional: 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
- Optional: Fresh cilantro
- Optional: 1/2 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Place chicken in the slow cooker.
- Top with corn, cream cheese cubes, cotija cheese, lime juice, minced garlic, and chili powder without stirring.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 4-5 hours or HIGH for 2-3 hours until chicken shreds easily.
- Shred chicken directly in the pot using two forks.
- Stir all ingredients together until creamy. If needed, add a splash of broth or milk to adjust consistency.
- Serve with your favorite toppings or as a filling for tacos or bowls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg